Owner`s manual

VxD console- Mia
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VxD console – Mia
Output Controls
The right hand side of the console is dedicated to the controls for
the “physical” analog and digital outputs. An output meter pair is
included for the two S/PDIF output channels, but these levels are
not adjustable. The analog output controls are similar to those
found on the virtual output controls (Gang, Mute, Solo, &
faders), except that there are no pan controls and in there place
there are buttons that allow you to select between +4 dBu
(professional) input levels or –10dBV (consumer) input levels.
Clicking on the button will toggle back and forth between the two
levels. 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
Mia’s output volume adjustments are made in the digital domain. When you lower
a volume slider, you are actually decreasing the number of available bits, thereby
taking away from the potential dynamic range of the system. To avoid this, we
suggest that whenever possible you leave the output sliders set to their maximum
positions, and perform any necessary attenuation on your external mixer. When
the Mia playback volume controls are set to maximum and the input signal
approaches the maximum pre-clipping level, you can achieve the full 24-bit
dynamic range of the system.
Setting Clock Sources and Output Controls
At the very bottom of the Console there are buttons that allow you to select the
clock that is used by Mia. You may choose between Mia’s own internal or “on-
board” clock or you may synchronize to an external digital input. The console
program will detect whether a digital input clock is available, and automatically
disable the “Digital” Clock Source button if a digital clock is unavailable.