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Title: JB3 ? - distorted level peaks or brickwalling?
Post by: §†∑∫åµÞ≥¥ on May 27, 2004, 11:40:49 AM

I didn't see this in the FAQ, but:

Are there ever issues with distorted level peaks or brickwalling on the JB3?

Thanks.

Title: Re: JB3 ? - distorted level peaks or brickwalling?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on November 17, 2004, 04:24:57 PM

Like all analog-in portable recording devices (that I know of), you can brickwall the JB3 by feeding it too hot an analog signal.

Title: Re: JB3 ? - distorted level peaks or brickwalling?
Post by: rowjimmytour on November 17, 2004, 05:30:31 PM

Do yourself a favor and buy a SVU-1 it well save alot of strain on your eyes and give ya real levels.
Peace

Title: Re: JB3 ? - distorted level peaks or brickwalling?
Post by: dnsacks on November 17, 2004, 06:26:54 PM

But, if the jb3's really brickwalling (i.e. its analog input is being overloaded by too strong of an analog signal), the suv-2 won't help.  The suv-2 is great for confirming that you're not getting digital overs, but brickwalling will frequently occur even if levels "look" fine.

Title: Re: JB3 ? - distorted level peaks or brickwalling?
Post by: bhtoque on November 17, 2004, 06:48:20 PM

Because the analog in on the jb3 is adjustable, you need to calibrate it to match the levels on the svu-x. As long as the meters on the jb3 don't pop into the little top over box, you'll be fine.

JAson