M-Audio Torq 2.0 [81/171] Volume control

M-Audio Torq 2.0 [81/171] Volume control
Chapter 7: The Mixer
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Torq 2.0 User Guide
Main Out Section
The Main Out section controls main mix heard by your audience and features an audio recorder for recording
your performances, as well as a Limiter.
Volume Control
The Main Out knob controls the overall volume of Torq’s Main Outputs. It is also used for setting the level of
the Torq Recorder. Turning the knob to the right increases the output volume while turning to the left de-
creases it.
Level Meter and Limiter
Since Torq is a digital audio system, it has a limited amount of headroom (dynamic range). Whenever your
mix exceeds the headroom, clipping (distortion) normally occurs. To prevent this undesired sound, Torq fea-
tures a Limiter on the Main Output which will keep the signal from clipping.
It does this by quickly reducing the volume any time the Master Volume exceeds the maximum headroom.
However, you want to be sure the limiter isn’t being triggered all the time. In this instance, the limiter will re-
duce the volume all the time, and this will sound strange. If this happens, down the Main Out knob so your
mix doesn’t constantly activate the limiter, and increase the volume on the house sound system to make up
for any reduction in output volume.
Main Out Recorder
The Main Out Recorder lets you record your performances as an audio file. You can then burn the recording
onto a CD or distribute it as a Podcast or mp3. The duration of your recording is displayed in the digital coun-
ter just below the Record button.
Recording a mix performed in Torq involves setting a filename and location where the file will be saved, set-
ting the recording level, and recording your performance as described below
Main Output

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