Virus analog outputs volume

    Hi all!


    I've recently purchased a virus ti 2 desktop and i am testing it. I would ask about the volume of the analog outputs when using virus in standalone mode (no virus control plugin). I found that using the INIT patch, on cubase meter i got -28 db with volume knob in the middle position, and -16 db with volume knob at maximun position. Someone could say me if these values are normal? I have just few days to send virus back for a replacement in case there is something wrong.


    ps: here i have upload 2 small samples, one with volume knob in the midlle position and one at maximum position: http://www.sendspace.com/file/tn3o4b


    Really thanks in advance for any info on this!

    I have the TI2 desktop and in my own experience the analog outputs are pretty hot; noticeably louder than my other instruments. They're balanced outputs, if I recall right, and I'm using TRS cables to connect them to my interface, which has balanced ins. I actually had to change the line level settings of my audio interface to prevent input clipping on the Virus ports it was so loud.


    I don't have db measurements of my init patch, but for what it's worth I always have the volume knob pegged on all my external instruments.

    Previously i had a virus ti 2 keyboard, and i remember outputs hot. On this ti2 desktop version it seems the volume is pretty lower, the sound is ok, just the volume is lower.
    I can't clip my audio interface inputs with this desktop and a loud patch. I don't understand if it the virus is bugged or not :\

    Zitat von spinlud

    Previously i had a virus ti 2 keyboard, and i remember outputs hot. On this ti2 desktop version it seems the volume is pretty lower, the sound is ok, just the volume is lower.
    I can't clip my audio interface inputs with this desktop and a loud patch. I don't understand if it the virus is bugged or not :\


    the desktop and the keyboard share the same main board and have the same specs.
    best, marc

    On my setup, the Init patch, played at 127 velocity (this might not matter, as the Init patch has a Velocity->VCA ENV of 0) with the physical volume knob turned all the way up peaks at -27.9dB in my DAW's input channel, and -39.9dB with the volume knob turned to the middle. This is with my interface configured to have the Virus audio outs coming in at +4dBu, which is my normal configuration.


    If I set the Virus ports on my interface to -10dbV, the Virus channel in my DAW peaks at -26.7dB with volume half way, and at -14.8dB with the knob all the way up. This is close to your values of -28 and -16, respectively... and it's actually too loud! The Init patch itself is not very loud or dynamic or bassy, and you usually do a lot more with your Virus than play a single note. You need a lot of headroom for this thing.


    All current-model Virus models (except the Snow) have balanced outputs that are rated at +4dBu anyway.


    Anyway, don't worry. Your Virus is working just fine.