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Post by snodog on Feb 19, 2010 1:49:44 GMT -5
Wow then why is mine at 20 and loud enough? I Dont get this thing?
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Feb 19, 2010 3:02:23 GMT -5
How high does it go? What's the scale? My Denon goes from +80 to -20 or something like that but it really is functional between 30 and 0.
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Post by klinemj on Feb 19, 2010 7:29:08 GMT -5
snodog...I was not referring to any number on my pre/pro...I was referring to measured dB level. Like Mike Ronesia, I have a Denon pre/pro and mine goes from -75 to +18...if I get mine to -15 - it's "LOUD".
So, what is the specific scale you are referring to? (PS - I worry less about where I am on the scale on mine and more about if I like the volume and the sound quality at that volume...FYI, with my USP and my XPA-2 amp, I rarely run it more than ~1/3 of the volume knob's potential max...)
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Post by johnnyg on Feb 19, 2010 11:24:49 GMT -5
Strange as hell, now its at 17.5 which one wouldnt think would be that loud but its at a comfortable listening level. Seems like that used to be about closer to high 20's on my other units. When watching DirecTV via HDMI, I have the volume on the UMC-1 set in the 35 to 38 range to get a comfortable listening level. At this setting it is not loud by any means and there is very little background noise. |
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Post by snodog on Feb 19, 2010 19:54:39 GMT -5
My tv is totally different in terms of loudness, it seems much more normal. My music for some reason is high and at 20 is a normal level. KLINEMJ I am referring to the volume on the UMC sorry I didnt specify that. I also only have my fronts at about 1db up and the center 2.5db
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Post by klinemj on Feb 19, 2010 21:53:00 GMT -5
just out of curiousity...what is the actual scale on the UMC-1 for the volume? By that, I mean does it start at 0 and go to 100 or...what? (Just trying to calibrate myself to where you are on the scale...)
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Post by lonnie on Feb 19, 2010 22:37:12 GMT -5
just out of curiousity...what is the actual scale on the UMC-1 for the volume? By that, I mean does it start at 0 and go to 100 or...what? (Just trying to calibrate myself to where you are on the scale...) 0 to 80 in 0.5 db steps. ;D |
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Post by klinemj on Feb 20, 2010 8:07:40 GMT -5
Maybe the next pre/pro volume scale can go to eleven...you know, cause it's "one more" (Ever since Spinal Tap, I wanted one like that...Lonnie, maybe you can do a Spinal Tap firmware update that alters the scale for those inclined...)  |
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Post by Mike Ronesia on Feb 20, 2010 8:12:54 GMT -5
just out of curiousity...what is the actual scale on the UMC-1 for the volume? By that, I mean does it start at 0 and go to 100 or...what? (Just trying to calibrate myself to where you are on the scale...) 0 to 80 in 0.5 db steps. ;D So 0 is min and 80 is max? Just making sure as some are saying 15-20 is loud. |
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Feb 20, 2010 10:43:29 GMT -5
I'm assuming max is the full 6v+ output. So if your amp reaches full power at only 1v, that would mean it would be at 100% at just 13 on that scale (unless it is logarithmic or something, which it may well be if it is in db). A % volume versus the voltage and display indication would be useful to see - as would a calibration option. |
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Post by runner66 on Feb 20, 2010 10:50:19 GMT -5
how many componts can i hook up to the umc-1. lets say i use all the hdmi but still have 2 componts left to hook up
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Feb 20, 2010 11:03:28 GMT -5
If you have more components than inputs you will need to add an additional HDMI switch.
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Post by ratmice on Feb 20, 2010 11:10:50 GMT -5
how many componts can i hook up to the umc-1. lets say i use all the hdmi but still have 2 componts left to hook up I'd guess 2 less than the number of components you have.  At least there are still some component connections if your sources allow that kind of thing. |
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Post by snodog on Feb 20, 2010 12:00:30 GMT -5
I'm assuming max is the full 6v+ output. So if your amp reaches full power at only 1v, that would mean it would be at 100% at just 13 on that scale (unless it is logarithmic or something, which it may well be if it is in db). A % volume versus the voltage and display indication would be useful to see - as would a calibration option. Nemesis what do you mean by a calibration option? |
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Feb 20, 2010 12:19:51 GMT -5
I mean were you could crank up the sound to e.g. 75db on your meter and then set that as "0db" and then the volume control would be + or - from that point.
Or if you for example know that your amp reaches max output at e.g. 1.5v, you would set that in the UMC-1 so your volume control goes from 0 to 100 where 0 is muted and 100 (or 10 (maybe 11!) is the max on the display and the max of the amp.
Or indeed a "personal max" that you set the thing up so loud for your room you would never want it louder and then set that point as max volume.
Etc. etc. there are lots of options here and methods to set either peak volume or "0db/reference in room" which would be really nice. It's not like a receiver where the amp output/gain is a very known quantity.
My personal favourite is the "set max at highest loudness you would want". That way you can also limit people from over-driving your gear or annoying the neighbours etc.
A combination would be best - i.e. you calibrate for your amp/speakers and then have a "set limit" as well. So e.g. 1 to 100 is the scale for the output and then you can set a "personal preference" not to have it go over e.g. 70% or whatever.
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Post by runner66 on Feb 20, 2010 12:24:42 GMT -5
lets say i use all the hdmi on the umc but have 2 componts i can connect them to the tv useing hdmi but what about the sound can i connect then to the umc will that work if so what input would i use to hear the sound being 1-5 is being used
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Post by snodog on Feb 20, 2010 12:32:07 GMT -5
I think thats a great idea.
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Post by runner66 on Feb 20, 2010 12:53:16 GMT -5
should i stay with my rotel 1065 or go with the umc-1
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Post by roadrunner on Feb 20, 2010 13:07:56 GMT -5
lets say i use all the hdmi on the umc but have 2 componts i can connect them to the tv useing hdmi but what about the sound can i connect then to the umc will that work if so what input would i use to hear the sound being 1-5 is being used I am not sure what it is you are trying to figure out, but UMC-1 has a total of 17 inputs, including the tuner. This leaves you with the ability to connect 16 pieces of gear. If you go to the UMC-1's Product Page you can take a close look at the back panel to view the break down on how many of each type are at your disposal. emotiva.com/umc1.shtmAs you can see you have a lot of versatility on what you can connect and by what type of connector. I hope this helps you. |
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Post by hemster on Feb 21, 2010 2:45:22 GMT -5
If you really run out of inputs, you need to wait for the XMC-1! ;D
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