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38Creon
Calibration of the Monitoring System (Part 1)
The input signal level of the Creon and the input sensitivity of the power amps or
active speakers should be matched to ensure a proper overall gain. An inappropriate
matching results, for example, in an extremely high monitoring level with a fairly low
volume setting (at 9 o‘clock). Likewise, settings above two o‘clock should sound really
loud, otherwise it is indicative of a matching problem.
During calibration it can get very loud and annoying, so don‘t forget to wear ear
protection.
For calibration we recommend using a SPL Meter (where SPL stands for „Sound
Pressure Level“). Place the measuring microphone at the listening position and play-
back pink noise from a generator calibrated to 0dBu. Each measurement should be
done with one channel (and loudspeaker) at a time. 83dB SPL at the listening position
is a good and very common reference value.
Calibration of the Monitoring System
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