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Page 20 User manual P1 Audio Processor
Overload warning
Although not usual, it is possible
for a very high level audio source
to overload the P1’s input stage.
The red PEAK LED will light
when the input level is 3dB below
the maximum signal level which
the P1 can handle.
If the PEAK LED flashes and you cannot prevent it by lowering the
input gain control then you have to deal with the very high signal
level at source in one of the following ways;
If you are using a microphone source (now we’re guessing, but
maybe mik’ing up a 4 x 12 stack running really hot!) then either
move the microphone away from the loudspeaker, or turn down the
loudspeaker amp. If it’s a vocalist, then they’ve got a great career
ahead of them! Try switching in the PAD on the microphone if
provided.
If you are using an electric guitar or bass plugged into the
instrument input, then it’s more than likely being played through an
effects unit with lots of gain. Either back off the gain on the guitar or
the effects unit, or if using a pro-audio effects unit, try connecting it to
the balanced line input of the P1 which has more headroom.
If you are using a source connected to the balanced line input,
then back off the output level of the source device.