Metering
The Metering view displays the iD4+ output signal levels. Open it from the side navigation.
On iD4+, the Metering View shows separate meters for the Main Monitor Output, ALT Outputs, HP1 and HP2.
Open the Metering View in a separate window to keep the output meters visible. Select Show Expanded to bring the window to the front or Close & Dock to return it to the main application.
Understanding the Meters
Use input metering to set the level being recorded and output metering to check the signal being sent to your speakers or headphones. These are different parts of the signal path: reducing the monitor volume does not reduce an excessively loud microphone signal arriving at the DAW.
iD4+ provides hardware input metering as well as output metering. Use the input meters, iD Control input-channel meters or the DAW track meters to judge the recorded level; the main monitor meters show the listening path.
Checking a Recording Level
- Connect the source and select the correct input in iD Control or on the hardware.
- Ask the performer to play or sing at their loudest expected level.
- Adjust Input Gain, or run Smartgain, while watching the input meter in iD Control or the corresponding DAW track.
- Leave enough headroom for louder peaks. If the input clips, turn down Input Gain and record the take again; lowering the monitor level cannot repair a clipped recording.
Checking Playback and Monitor Levels
Start playback in the DAW and confirm that its output reaches the intended computer-playback channels in iD Control. Check the selected output meter and the destination's monitor volume. MAIN and ALT feed separate speaker pairs, while HP1 and HP2 are independent headphone paths. If an input meter is active but you cannot hear the source, check the mix fader, output routing and monitor destination. A healthy input signal alone does not mean it is reaching the speakers or headphones.