M-Audio Revolution 5.1 [22/36] Speaker setup tab

rate readout, and latency buffer settings. The About tab gives you information on the

software version of your Revolution 5.1 drivers.

The next section explains the settings on each of these tabs in greater detail.

Speaker Setup Tab

This tab allows you to set the size and volume of the main speakers. First, check the

Current Speaker Set menu to see if your speakers are included in the manufacturer’s

presets. If not, the settings in this tab will ensure the best performance from your

speaker system.

You may choose a Speaker Setup from the Current Speaker Set menu or from the Quick

Switch Settings icons at the top of the tab. If you modify a setup, you may save that setup

and name it by clicking the “Save As” button.

The Quick Switch Settings buttons are simply a shortcut to items in the Current Set menu.

You may remove a Quick Switch icon by right-clicking on it and selecting “Remove Quick

Switch Setting Button,” and you may replace or rearrange the Quick Switch icons by clicking

on the icon next to Current Set, and dragging that icon up to the Quick Switch Settings.

When you choose a Current Set, a graphic representation of that speaker setup will

appear in the Speaker Setup tab (and also on the Surround tab). When you click on a

particular speaker, settings for that speaker or speaker group will appear to the right,

allowing you to make level adjustments and other modifications right from the Speaker

Setup tab.

Speaker Bass Management - This function enables Bass Management for the

Revolution 5.1 Control Panel. The Revolution 5.1 Control Panel uses Bass Management

to get the best sonic performance from your speakers.

Bass Management is a feature that is common in home theater, and is used in

conjunction with a speaker setup that includes a subwoofer. In surround sound, the

subwoofer carries the LFE channel (low frequency effects or “enhancement”), which is