Microphone Placement
The LCA1 has its front where the grid is, and it is the centre of sensitivity (0 Degree
angle).
Preparing for basic usage at 0° Deg. Angle
We recommend starting with no effects like EQ/filtering/compressor/dynamics, when
adjusting the appropriate preamp level in the “analogue domain”.
Setting the gain for optimum signal level and separation to audible background
sounds/noise is important for a good recorded track.
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If the gain is to high, you will get unfixable distortion on your recorded track.
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If the gain is to low, you might record to much unwanted sound.
A way to determine the optimum gain for the microphone input, is to produce the
maximum sound level for the session, while setting the gain so the clipping light just
blink
(usually red light). And then adjust a bit lower, to minimize the chance of
clipping/distortion.
This will ensure the best signal to
noise ratio. And give the best options
for processing the recorded/live sound
afterwards.
The input in “analogue domain”; you
can typically set the gain from 0dB to
+50dB, or -16dB to +60dB depending on
preamp design. Using “Pad” reduces
the input level typically by -10dB, -20dB before the gainstage. This will help to match
the sound level to electrical level
(full-scale analogue/digital range), then recording
very loud instruments.
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