42Initial SettingsIn order to record at the best possible audio quality, you should adjust the input level (mic pre gain) until it is as highas you can get it without causing the input/output level indicator on the VS-700R audio interface to light in red.1. Press the VS-700C’s [I/O CONTROL] button.2. To adjust the input level, use the channel strip encoder knob that corresponds to the channel yourinstrument or microphone is connected to.In I/O CONTROL mode, the channel strip encoders are assigned to “Mic Pre Gain” by default. If the encodersare currently assigned to “Threshold”, “Attack” or “Release”, press the [ASSIGN] button until the encoders areassigned to “Mic Pre Gain.”As you adjust the fader, pay attention to the level indicators on the VS-700R and the audio track’s record meter inSONAR.6. Adjust the LevelInput level adjustments can also be made from the VS-700 property page.1. Do one of the following to open the VS-700 property page:• On SONAR’s “Tools” menu, click “VS-700.”• Hold down the VS-700C’s [COMMAND] modifier button and press the [I/O CONTROL] buttonThe SONAR VS-700 property page appears.2. Click the “MIC PRE” tab.3. Use the “Input Sensitivity” fader (for the channel that your instrument or microphone isconnected to) to adjust the input level.