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<blockquote data-quote="Frankensuby" data-source="post: 2597079" data-attributes="member: 569869">Overhead, clipping etc.Here&#039;s an example.I can set my gain all the way up, so that when I hit volume 10 of 62, I am at the amp&#039;s full power.&nbsp; Anything above 10 would push the amp into clipping, and therefore fry components.&nbsp; But, as long as I don&#039;t push the volume knob past 10, I won&#039;t blow anything up.But, if I set the gain to hit the max voltage at volume 45 of 62, I have much more room to play with.&nbsp; Another reason is to avoid deck limitations.&nbsp; Sometimes decks will distort the signal earlier than others.&nbsp; A rule of thumb for those new to audio, is to set your amp so that it hits maximum desired voltage at 75% of your decks power.&nbsp; This way you avoid clipping, but if there is music recorded at a quieter volume, you can push the knob a tiny bit past 45 to make up for the low volume recording.Ultimately, you can set the amp to volume gains at wherever you feel, as long as you use a DMM and make sure not to drive your amp into clipping by going over your own pre-set volume limit.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Frankensuby, post: 2597079, member: 569869"] Overhead, clipping etc. Here's an example. I can set my gain all the way up, so that when I hit volume 10 of 62, I am at the amp's full power. Anything above 10 would push the amp into clipping, and therefore fry components. But, as long as I don't push the volume knob past 10, I won't blow anything up. But, if I set the gain to hit the max voltage at volume 45 of 62, I have much more room to play with. Another reason is to avoid deck limitations. Sometimes decks will distort the signal earlier than others. A rule of thumb for those new to audio, is to set your amp so that it hits maximum desired voltage at 75% of your decks power. This way you avoid clipping, but if there is music recorded at a quieter volume, you can push the knob a tiny bit past 45 to make up for the low volume recording. Ultimately, you can set the amp to volume gains at wherever you feel, as long as you use a DMM and make sure not to drive your amp into clipping by going over your own pre-set volume limit. [/QUOTE]

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