CQ-18T low gain on Logic than on the onboard mixer - How do I adjust this... ?

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Hi,

I did searches but couldn’t find a thread with clear, definitive answer on this. Please excuse me if this had been dealt with alreadY.

I’ve been using CQ-18T as an audio interface and also a live mixer.

Live mixing situation it seems to have no problem running PAs, but when used as an Audio interface, the input shown on Logic seems a lot lower, 15~18dB maybe.

I can boost everything up on the input gain of the CQ, but - is there any other ways to fix or adjust this in the setting?

Thank you.

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Oh, and one more related question for Allen & Heath support, why is the gain set so low for the USB out in the first place, when compared to the live mixer on the fader screen?

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When asked this question, A&H usually links to the following article (see also picture).

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If you search the forum you will find Keith explanation.
I understand their policy, still I find odd that I have to lower USB-in above 18 db to not blast the monitor/mains PA, and apply almost +20 db gain on USB-out in the PC/workstations.

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This article has a section at the end that directly addresses my question.

Thank you!