# Metering scale of source expander - why is it different?

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**Created:** [17 March 2026 16:52 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/metering-scale-of-source-expander-why-is-it-different/31503 "2026-03-17T16:52:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [17 March 2026 16:52 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/metering-scale-of-source-expander-why-is-it-different/31503/1 "2026-03-17T16:52:25Z")

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why is the metering different in colour and labeling than all other meters of the channelstrip? any reason? I dont see one on the fly.