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== L1 Pro / Model II / Compact / F1 ==
== L1 Pro /S1 Pro(+) / Model II / Compact / F1 ==
On the [[L1 Pro]], {{Model II}}, the {{Compact}}, and the {{F1}}, the Trim (Model II) and Volume (Compact/F1), these controls are actually trim controls. There is no master volume control later in the signal chain. The amps are running at full output. '''There is no need to "add a little extra" for headroom'''. If you do, you are unnecessarily amplifying noise (e.g. audible hiss/hum) during quiet moments and raising the likelihood of distortion when you get loud.
=== All models except the ToneMatch Mixers ===
On the [[L1 Pro]], S1 Pro(+), {{Model II}}, the {{Compact}}, and the {{F1}}, Volume (Compact/F1), these controls are actually trim controls. The L1 Model II/L1 Model 1S have a trim control.
 
There is no master volume control later in the signal chain. The amps are running at full output. '''There is no need to "add a little extra" for headroom'''. If you do, you are unnecessarily amplifying noise (e.g. audible hiss/hum) during quiet moments and raising the likelihood of distortion when you get loud.


=== Setting the levels ===
=== Setting the levels ===