Here, the most common arrangement is to have the console’s output wired into the RIDZ
and that output either direct to the transmitter, or a simple manual A/B switch to select
that output or the console’s output. This method completely removes the console from
the air chain in bypass mode.
Some people prefer to dedicate the air bus of the console, and a pot on that console to
route the Smartcasters fully produced feed to the air chain. This works just fine too.
The output of the console that will need to be recorded by the Smartcaster is hooked to
the RIDZ, and not directly to the Smartcaster. This is usually the AUDITION BUS
OUTPUT, and is most commonly wired to input #8 on the RIDZ. This is controlled by a
setup option, and can be changed to any input channel needed.
Some older consoles may be unbalanced on the audition side, and some really new
mixers may not have an audition output, both these situations are easy to address, contact
us if you have any questions. Wiring unbalanced is a matter explained under the RIDZ
wiring diagram, and using a bypass switch to free the console completely up while in
auto mode will let the main output of the mixer to be wired to channel 8 on the RIDZ.
Audio Levels
Believe it our not, audio levels in digital is the most controversial subject in the whole
matter of digital audio. Way beyond the compression or bandwidth settings, beyond bit
rates and sample rates, “What is a true 0 dB” in an audio file, is open for discussion and
argument. The failure to agree on levels is also one of the biggest factors in a customers’
ultimate satisfaction with a particular digital product. If the levels aren’t correct, you will
not be happy with the product.
Because human hearing is not linear in response, most audio consoles use a weighted
scale, and some sort of averaging for level display. The computer level meters are faster
and tend to show more peak action, rather then averages. It is really difficult to come up
with a “Proper Setting” Here is how I do it, and it works for me.
Here is an .mp3 file of white noise at a true digital 0 dB.
You can find the uncompressed version of this file on the web, in the manual section of
the http://www.Smartsbroadcast.com web site.
You can purchase this wonderful audio tool from a Varity of sources on the WEB. The
correct part number is C39-7147. Be aware that there are other Dennon test cd’s that do
not have the full rang of test tracks of the original.
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