Owner`s manual

VxD console – Gina24, Layla24, and Mona

Note: You cannot monitor the S/PDIF inputs through the ADAT outputs and vice

versa (Layla24, Mona, Gina24). This is because you can only use one digital

mode (S/PDIF or ADAT) at any given time. For more information, please see the

section “Digital Mode Switch” later in this manual.

Remember that all of the monitor controls remain in effect even when they’re not

displayed. The degree of attenuation (or muting) of each level is set by the

monitor controls. The console program constantly maintains a level setting for

each of the monitor paths it controls. Clicking on an output selection button

simply selects the settings that are displayed.

Output Controls

The right hand side of the console is dedicated to the controls for analog output

channels one through eight (an output meter pair is included for the two S/PDIF

output channels, but these levels are not adjustable). The output controls mirror

those found on the monitor controls (Gang, Mute, Solo, & faders) with a few

exceptions. Instead of pan controls you have nominal level switches that switch

between professional (+4 dBu) and consumer (–10 dBV) levels. This allows you

to connect either professional or consumer gear to each output. You will also find

level meters in the middle area instead of the numbered buttons. Just like the

monitor controls, the output faders can be reset to default by pressing the Ctrl

button and left clicking on the fader.

Adjusting Monitor and Playback Levels

Output volume adjustments are made in the digital domain. When you lower a

volume fader below 0dB, you are actually decreasing the number of available bits,

thereby taking away from the potential dynamic range of the system. Therefore,

we suggest that whenever possible you leave the output faders set to 0dB, and

perform any necessary attenuation on your external mixer. When the playback

volume controls are set to 0dB and the input signal approaches the maximum pre-

clipping level, you can achieve the full 24-bit dynamic range of the system.