Forgive me asking (considering it has been covered - in some way - dozens of times before, as far as I can read) but it is about the usual input level settings for the BFD (1124p). I need your help to interpret the best solution:
When setting the input level of the BFD one can either calibrate for -10dBV or +4 dBu.
Using a rather loudy DTS cd with a lot of sound pressure down to 5 hz and the AVR volume at -25 I get the following results to achieve a -6 db peak reading on the input level meter of the BFD:
BFD at -10dBV: -1 sub out on the AVR
BFD at +4 dBu: +8 sub out on the AVR
What setting on the BFD should I use? My poor logic tells me, that going below reference (0 db) on the sub out of the receiver means losing bits while going above reference means driving the AVR harder thus losing precious watt that degrades the general performance of the AVR.
Am I completely off? (I'm not tech-able, so don't yell at me if I am... I'm a mere "hobbyist")
When setting the input level of the BFD one can either calibrate for -10dBV or +4 dBu.
Using a rather loudy DTS cd with a lot of sound pressure down to 5 hz and the AVR volume at -25 I get the following results to achieve a -6 db peak reading on the input level meter of the BFD:
BFD at -10dBV: -1 sub out on the AVR
BFD at +4 dBu: +8 sub out on the AVR
What setting on the BFD should I use? My poor logic tells me, that going below reference (0 db) on the sub out of the receiver means losing bits while going above reference means driving the AVR harder thus losing precious watt that degrades the general performance of the AVR.
Am I completely off? (I'm not tech-able, so don't yell at me if I am... I'm a mere "hobbyist")