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10. Audio Mix Engine
10.9.5
Metering Settings
"System -> Definition -> Parameter = Meter"
This branch of the 'Tree Definition' sets the reference levels and metering options for the control surface and
VisTool.
Start by selecting "
System
->
Definition
" in 'Tree Definition' and the
Audio
tab. Scroll down to access the
"
Parameter
=
Meter
" options:
Parameter
Meter – reference name for the element.
Relative System Level
(dBFs)
Sets the relative system level in dBFS, see
.
Overload Thrs (dBR)
Sets the overload metering point. Set the
Overload Threshold
to 3dB above the working
point to encourage good operating practice.
Analog Ref Level (dBu)
Sets the analog reference level in dBu, see
.
Silence Thrs low (dBR)
Enter the level at which the silence detect will become active for
crystal
meter channels.
Silence Thrs high (dBR)
Enter the level at which the silence detect will become inactive. Use these two values to set a
range to avoid flicker.
Silence Timeout low (sec)
Enter the period of time, for which the level must be below the defined threshold to activate the
silence detect. Use 0 for immediate signalisation.
Silence Timeout high (sec)
Enter the period of time, for which the level must be above the defined threshold to deactivate
the silence detect.
The
Meter A
,
Meter B
and
Meter 1
to
4
entries define the six stereo meters which can be displayed within
VisTool. For each stereo meter you can define:
Meter Name
Enter a reference name for the meter.
Meter L, Meter R
Assign a source to the left and right meter inputs.
