Calibrate Fader?

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2011/05/14 10:28:47 (permalink)

Calibrate Fader?

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I have a Mackie MCU and running SONAR X1b. One of my faders on the MCU when set to zero (0) reads -17 on the volume control in X1 track view. All the other faders when set to zero (0) read zero in their respective tracks. How do I recalibrate this?
 
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    Re:Calibrate Fader? 2011/05/14 14:05:47 (permalink)
    Is this consistent across MCU bank changes or one particular track in Sonar?

    Sounds to me like a problem with the MCU do the faders calibrate correctly on startup?

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    Re:Calibrate Fader? 2011/05/14 16:30:14 (permalink)
    Ah...I've got a problem with one of the faders...looks like it doesn't move the full sweep upon startup. Thanks...I should have noticed that. Bummer...now I've got a fader to replace.

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    Re:Calibrate Fader? 2011/05/14 16:55:36 (permalink)
    They are relatively easy to replace/fix although a little fiddly. Have a look at this and see if that helps.

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    Re:Calibrate Fader? 2011/05/14 19:09:29 (permalink)
    Wow...thanks! Very comprehensive.

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    Re:Calibrate Fader? 2011/05/14 23:36:55 (permalink)
    Yep, these units aren't made anymore, although the USB version is still made.  I occasionally find one on Ebay for a good price.  Got an MC and two extenders.  One of the XT faders occasionally miscalibrates, but so far a reboot of that XT is all I've needed.  One day I will have to crack the unit open and service that fader.  This blog post will be really helpful when that day comes.
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