Steinberg NUENDO Audiolink 96, Operation Manual

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NUENDO AUDIOLINK 96
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The device ships with +4 dBu as factory default. The according head-
room meets the latest EBU recommendations for Broadcast usage.
At -10 dBV 12 to 15 dB headroom are common practice, each mixing
desk operating at -10 dBV is able to send and receive much higher lev-
els. Lo Gain allows to work with high levels, best suited for professional
users who prefer to work balanced and at highest levels.
Information on how to change the jumpers can be found in the section
“9.3 Changing the Jumper Settings – Multiset” on page 35.
8.6 Analog Outputs – Multiset
The 8 short circuit protected, low impedance and servo balanced line
outputs are available as (stereo) 1/4" TRS jacks. The electronic output
stage is built in a servo balanced design which handles monaural and
stereo jacks correctly. When used unbalanced it automatically corrects
the gain by 6 dB.
To maintain an optimum level for devices connected to the analog out-
puts the Multiset includes internal jumpers which allow to change the
level of all 8 outputs separately.
As with the analog inputs the analog output levels are defined to main-
tain a problem-free operation with most other devices. The headroom
of the Multiset lies between 9 and 15 dB, according to the chosen refer-
ence level:
The device ships with +4 dBu as factory default. The according head-
room meets the latest EBU recommendations for Broadcast usage.
At -10 dBV 12 to 15 dB headroom are common practice, each mixing
desk operating at -10 dBV is able to send and receive much higher lev-
els. Hi Gain allows to work with high levels, best suited for professional
users who prefer to work balanced and at highest levels.
Information on how to change the jumpers can be found on page 35.
Reference 0 dBFS @ Headroom
Hi Gain +19 dBu 15 dB
+4 dBu +13 dBu 9 dB
-10 dBV +2 dBV 12 dB