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Description of Controls – Chapter 4
MicroVerb 4 Reference Manual 31
CHAPTER 4
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Front Panel
Input Level
The Input Level controls the level of the signal being fed into the MicroVerb 4. The
MicroVerb 4 can operate with signal levels anywhere from +4dBv Pro Audio gear to
guitar level signals. To set the input level, watch the Input Meters while adjusting the
Input level (see below).
Mix Level
The Mix Level controls the balance between the uneffected signal coming through the
inputs and the effects being generated by the MicroVerb 4. When the Mix is turned all
the way to the left, the input signal will be sent straight to the output with no effects
added. When the Mix is turned all the way to right, only the effects will be sent to the
outputs with none of the original input signal mixed in. By keeping the Mix
somewhere in the center, a blend of dry and wet signal can be achieved.
With a typical instrument setup (use with a guitar amp, etc.) the Mix is usually set
around 12 o’clock. When used with a mixing console, the Mix control should be
turned all the way to the right (full wet) so that the effects mix can be controlled from
the mixer.
Output Level
The Output Level controls the volume of the signal from the output of the MicroVerb
4. The optimum level for this control is 75%, but it can be raised or lowered as
necessary.
Level Meters
These peak-style meters monitor the signal strength of the unprocessed inputs, and
are used in much the same way as the level meters on a standard tape recorder.
Since the MicroVerb 4 is a True Stereo device, both the Left and Right inputs are
shown separately as they may be performing different functions. When the red “Clip”
LEDs are lit, the input signal may be distorted so the Input level should be backed off.
If the bottom “-32dB” LEDs are barely coming on, the input signal is not high enough
and the resulting sound from the MicroVerb 4 may be noisy. Ideally, the Input signal
level should be set so that the input lights the first two or three LEDs.
The “Clip” indicators may light up even if the signal level has not passed the -6dB
level. If this happens, it means that the signal is clipping internally, probably on a
regenerating program like a reverb or a flange with lots of feedback. If this happens
simply back off the Input level until the problem goes away.
LED Display
When the MicroVerb 4 is first turned on, it will always cycle through a simple test
mode. First, all LED segments in the display will light up. Then, it will display the
software version installed (i.e. 1.00). Finally, it will return to the Program Number

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