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Originally Posted by smotchkkiss  I recently had an M-Audio NRV10 and I had nothing but trouble with the inputs.
Adjusting the gain pot (on both XLR and TRS inputs), I could barely get any output until the knob was turned about 95% clockwise. At that point, the output would "pop" in and it would be clipping like crazy. 
I talked to an M-Audio support tech on their forums and he thought it was a hardware issue. I had that unit replaced with a brand new on and I'm having the exact same problem.
Either M-Audio had a bad run at the factory with these or this unit just plain sucks.
I am still looking for a nice FW interface + mixer unit but I would stay away from the NRV10. |
You might find it interesting to read the thread on the m-audio board that deals with this very subject. (
NRV-10 input gain issue - Page 5 - The Official M-Audio User Forums - or google on "nrv10 input gain issue") You are not the only one to have discovered the bizarre design of the NRV10 preamps.
Currently (aug 4th 2009) my last post there might explain your observations. ie. very little gain until the 3 o'clock position of the input gain trim is reached, maximum usable gain of about 40db at near max rotation. then a sudden jump to 58db FIXED gain with excessive noise level.
The range of gains from 40db to 58db is not available for use.
No wonder you can only get a low output which suddenly jumps to clipping !