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Posted by Antonio Marcheselli (Member # 373) on 06-25-2003, 04:52 PM:

Hi everyone

I've read that MDS 1400 has an automatic gain adjustment to adjust the volume of the different material.

Can I disable it? I don't like how it works.. [Frown]

Bye
A

Posted by Don Sneed (Member # 955) on 06-25-2003, 06:06 PM:

I have installed hundreds of these units, I never saw a automatic gain control, this unit has an input card for two different inputs, and output cards (2-screens for card) with a left & right volume controls..you can program two dip switches to play whatever input you chose, we use only one input, we switch all dip switches to the same input channel...I have once set it up to play input # 2 for special music in two aud. while input # 1 play the same to all other aud. & lobby...if this unit has a automatic gain control, I haven't found it, so I would no..

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 06-25-2003, 06:12 PM:

Don, the automatic gain card is an option when you order the MDS system. Antonio, you can't disable it, that I'm aware. You can use the standard input module though.

Steve

Posted by Antonio Marcheselli (Member # 373) on 06-25-2003, 06:32 PM:

Steve,

Do you mean that the input module is equipped with automatic gain control and that I have to change it with a "normal" input module to exclude the gain control?

THX

Antonio

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 06-25-2003, 06:41 PM:

The auto gain feature is available on that and the Smart Distribution amp. Both are on the same quality level. An added feature about the Smart is that you can install up to 2 10 watt 70 volt(or 8 ohm) power amplifiers inside the unit. It makes a very compact music system for a small to medium size theatre. The USL requires an external amp.

I highly reccommend the auto gain feature as the level variance on CD's is all over the place.
Mark @ CLACO