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Operation
VU Meter
display the input levels for the selected source. The meter
indicates levels from -20 dB to +5 dB.
0 dB corresponds to +4 dBu.
The ballistics of the VU meters guarantee an optimal visual perception. The time calibration of the VU meters com-
plies with the requirements of the BBC. The rise time up to 0 dB is about 300 ms.
Attenuate the sensitivity of the VU meters
you can lower the sensitivity by 6 or 12 dB so that the meters go up to
+17 dB intput level if the switch is set to “+12”.
20
0
%
–
+
30 50
70 100
10 7
5 3 1 0 3
5
V U
20
0
%
–
+
30 50
70 100
10 7
5 3 1 0 3
5
V U
Elector
VOLUME
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio Rail
Analog Preamplifier
ON
Off
On
TAPE MONITOR
6
0
12
VU
2
3
INPUT SELECTOR
4
5
6
1
20
0
%
–
+
30 50
70 100
10 7
5 3 1 0 3
5
V U
20
0
%
–
+
30 50
70 100
10 7
5 3 1 0 3
5
V U
VOLUME
VOLTAiR
120V DC Audio Rail
Analog Preamplifier
ON
Off
On
TAPE MONITOR
6
0
12
VU
2
3
INPUT SELECTOR
4
5
6
1
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