Hey folks, new to the game here and looking for a little help, hope you dont mind me asking a few questions about the UA-5. First let me say I've read the FAQ, searched the archives and of course read the manual. I've pretty much got a grasp on how it works and all the settings, but Im just not 100% sure on setting the levels when running optical out and wanted to make sure I've got it right.
Oh and FYI im running SP-C4's>DModUA-5 (XLR in, optical out)>JB3. My question is this: When running XLR in, Are the input sensitivity knobs under the XLR inputs the only place to adjust the optical output levels? I assume that when recording a loud enough source I'll be able to give the JB3 adequate levels without turning up so far that the peak indicator light comes on? Is it OK if the peak light only flashes a little during peak volumes from the source?
I guess what throws me is the input monitor volume and master volume knobs. Both of them are listed as controlling the volume from the "master output jacks". If I understand correctly that refers to the ANALOG outs only, and they dont have anything to do with the optical output. So the optical out wouldn't be considered a master output jack?
And along those lines, If i gave out an analog patch, I understand via the FAQ to turn the monitor SW off, turn the input monitor volume all the way down (left), and control the levels via master volume. In that case, what good is the input monitor volume at all? That kinda confuses me as well.
Please let me know if Im on the right track. Thanks in advance for any input! (yes I realize my avatar sig is quite ironic considering this content)