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Guidance for set up and use
Of course there are many situations in which a LEVELIZA may be found useful, and in that regard the
user will need to use their judgement in how to best deploy the device.
However, probably the most welcome use of the LEVELIZA is for maintaining consistent levels at a
venue or throughout an event where DJs are performing and there is considerable inconsistency
between the levels produced by the various DJs throughout their sets. For this reason I will provide
some guidance on how we would suggest deploying and using the unit in this situation, as follows:-
Connection
Probably the best way to connect the LEVELIZA is to insert it between the DJ mixer and the PA
desk/sound system, although it could be put elsewhere in the chain if necessary.
Adjustment of the unit
Initially the displays should read "000".
1.
We always start with all the control knobs of the LEVELIZA turned up fully clockwise.
In
this position, unless there is a really hot signal, the unit remains inactive and the signal can
pass through freely.
2.
Once the music signal is present and the desired level is reached slowly turn down the
threshold knobs until the displays reads "001". This means the level is now just 1db over
threshold and so the LEVELIZA is attenuating the signal by 1db. If the threshold knob is left
in this position the LEVELIZA will try to hold the average perceived volume around this level
regardless of how much the input signal is increased further.
3.
The LEVELIZA is still on maximum assertiveness, so will work hard to respond quickly to
maintain the level. However, in order not to affect the dynamics of the music throughout
the performance a much slower and more relaxed response is required. To achieve this the
assertiveness controls should now be turned right down to "low (normal)" and then the unit
can be left alone to engineer the gain as required, so that the average perceived level of the
event will not exceed the threshold.
We normally leave the "INPUT GAIN" attenuator all the way up all the time, but in case of a very high
signal level it can be used to reduce the input if required.
