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| Topic: | Leveling Source Audio This thread has 9 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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| Post 1 made on Sunday September 26, 2004 at 23:39 |
oxjox Founding Member |
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In most situations where we are installing a whole house audio system, we run into the issue where the tuner is about 50% louder than the cable box that we are using for music. Has anyone found something to attenuate all the source volume outputs that run inline from low level output to low level input of the preamp/amp?
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| Post 2 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 00:36 |
KenB Founding Member |
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We've run into this problem too. Here's what to do:
a) If you're using a stand alone tuner, use an Audioplex line level VC. I think they're around $50 ea.
b) If the tuner is built into the receiver or preamp you're using, you'll need to use a linelevel amp to bring the cable box up to the level of the other sources. Again, Audioplex makes the 'Lil-amp' which is a line level amp. I think it's around $75.
Good Luck
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| OP | Post 3 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 10:04 |
oxjox Founding Member |
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Looks great. Any better solutions for 6 sources?
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| Post 4 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 10:42 |
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Yes, use a distributed audio system that permits source compensation. The better matrix audio systems permit you to adjust the input level for each source in the system. Crestron PAD-8 does this as do some Integra receivers. I am sure a complete list of such products could be compiled.
Alan
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| Post 5 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 12:23 |
MikeTech Long Time Member |
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The new Elan S12 also has source leveling control. I really hope this becomes a feature with more new products.
Mike
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| Post 6 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 12:51 |
AVXpressions Senior Member |
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SpeakerCrafts Eazy-6 System allows individuall source attenuation as well.
I have a link on my home pc for a line level attenuator that is about $30 I'll get it for you tonight.
Thanks
Robbie
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| OP | Post 7 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 14:49 |
oxjox Founding Member |
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AVX, That Easy6 looks just like what I'm looking for. Anyone have an owners manual for that? All I can find is the product brochure on SCs website.
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| Post 8 made on Monday September 27, 2004 at 15:29 |
Ernie Bornn-Gilman Yes, That Ernie! |
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Anyone who knows where to complain to both the cable companies and DirecTV, PLEASE complain about this!
I have had to add a line level amp to a system where the client used his cable box for music channels. They cable box was AT LEAST 10 dB lower than the FM tuner in his A/V receiver, and his CD, and his VCR, and of course there was no way to lower the level of that internal tuner.
I have a similar problem with a client who uses a channel 3 output from a satellite receiver. The audio on DirecTV channels is uneven in level from channel to channel. Yesterday they were watching "The Blue Lagoon" and, with the TV volume up all the way, they sometimes had to hold their breaths to hear the dialog.
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| Post 9 made on Tuesday September 28, 2004 at 08:23 |
AVXpressions Senior Member |
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oxjox,
I e-mailed you the Eazy6 Manual.
Robbie
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| OP | Post 10 made on Tuesday September 28, 2004 at 08:25 |
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