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<blockquote data-quote="n2audio" data-source="post: 8398643" data-attributes="member: 540940"><p>All that rant and you don't even understand what a 0db tone is.</p><p></p><p>Nothing can be recorded at a higher level than 0db. That is why setting the gain with a 0db signal GUARANTEES the amp won't clip. It's also why it is commonly suggested to set the gain with a -3db tone allowing for minor clipping and to account for recording levels below 0db (which almost all are).</p><p></p><p>Setting an amp at 1000w using a 0db tone guarantees the average power at full volume will be less than 500, and probably much less - due to crest factor.</p><p></p><p>We are talking about a 1200w amp and a (maybe over-rated) 1250w sub (new xtr pro's are not 500-600w). Overpowering is NOT an issue if the level settings are adjusted correctly.</p><p></p><p>Overpowering in general isn't a problem for someone who knows how to adjust an amp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="n2audio, post: 8398643, member: 540940"] All that rant and you don't even understand what a 0db tone is. Nothing can be recorded at a higher level than 0db. That is why setting the gain with a 0db signal GUARANTEES the amp won't clip. It's also why it is commonly suggested to set the gain with a -3db tone allowing for minor clipping and to account for recording levels below 0db (which almost all are). Setting an amp at 1000w using a 0db tone guarantees the average power at full volume will be less than 500, and probably much less - due to crest factor. We are talking about a 1200w amp and a (maybe over-rated) 1250w sub (new xtr pro's are not 500-600w). Overpowering is NOT an issue if the level settings are adjusted correctly. Overpowering in general isn't a problem for someone who knows how to adjust an amp. [/QUOTE]
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