The meters
Each of the tracks has its own 10-segment LCD meter, with levels ranging from CLIP (0 dBFS) to �60 dB. Levels within 6 dB (1 bit) of clipping are shown in yellow. The standard nominal level for ADAT, -15 dBFS, is two segments below that color change. (The "-15" label is shown in red; this level will usually equal "0 VU" on an analog mixer connected to the input.)
Momentary Peak Hold This mode keeps the loudest signal sent to the outputs displayed in the meter for one second. If a louder signal occurs, the previous value will be replaced by this new value. This is the default peak mode. Since the peak levels are the most important value to monitor while recording, Momentary Peak hold allows you to concentrate on the peak values without keeping them frozen on the screen. No Peak Hold This mode constantly updates the loudest signal being sent to the outputs. This mode tracks the current audio level exactly from moment to moment. This mode is useful for seeing the actual momentto-moment dynamics of the audio, but can make it hard to see very short overloads that can happen with instruments with a wide dynamic range. Peak Clear The PEAK CLEAR button instantly resets the held peak values on the Meter Display.
Peak hold modes
Since the peak level is the crucial issue in digital recording, the meters are designed to hold the highest peak for a period of time, if you wish, using the buttons to the right of the meter. The ballistics of the meters are controlled by the three Peak Hold Modes and the Peak Clear button: Continuous Peak Hold This mode keeps the loudest signal sent to the outputs displayed in the meter indefinitely. If a louder signal occurs, the previous value will be replaced by this new value. � To clear all of the peaks, press the button.
PEAK CLEAR
This mode is useful during recording when you want to make sure that the recording levels have never clipped, without constantly staring at the meters. You can glance at the meters periodically, then reduce the gain on the channels which are too high.
