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relative placement with regard to each other. You can also activate the
EasyTrim function (T).
EasyTrim
Automatic Input Gain Adjustment Circuitry
EasyTrim is a feature that monitors the peak level of the input signal and
automatically adjusts the input gain for maximum performance, i.e., the
point that offers the greatest signal-to-noise ratio for the material being
recorded. This allows you to take full advantage of Gina’s 20-bit dynamic
range, as it eliminates the need to leave a few dB of extra headroom, “just in
case”, while recording.
Gina’s circuitry is optimized for use in a –10dBV environment. The card is
capable of a +6dBu output; when recording or playing back at nominal level
(0VU on your mixer’s meters), Gina provides 18dB of headroom. But
depending on the kind of music you’re doing, 18dBu may be more
headroom than you need
why waste precious bits if you don’t have to?
To enable EasyTrim, simply push the desired input channel’s EasyTrim
button (labeled “T” on the console). Now begin playing the material you
plan to record. In order for the EasyTrim function to work properly, it is
important that you play the loudest material you will be recording on that
channel. EasyTrim is going to optimize the input level based on the loudest
signal detected during this monitoring process. If you exceed that level
during the actual recording process, you could introduce clipping distortion.
Note that while you have EasyTrim enabled, the volume
level for the enabled channel(s) is significantly reduced.
This is a normal function of EasyTrim, allowing this
feature enough headroom to accommodate a wide variety
of input levels. When EasyTrim is deactivated, the volume
level(s) will return to normal.
Once you have played the loudest passage, deselect the EasyTrim button to
exit the EasyTrim mode
the slider will jump to the correct input gain
position. Gina is now set to provide the widest possible dynamic range for
the material you will be recording. It is recommended that you repeat the
EasyTrim level-setting process for each successive track you plan on
