Start by setting your input levels so that peaks consistently exceed -12 dB. We have found that a range of -12 to -9 dB is a good starting point.
As with other Omnia processors, we recommend taking time to listen to the Omnia XII using a high-quality representation of the audio or program feed the processor will handle.
Scroll through the available presets and listen to familiar program material. Your goal is to find a preset whose EQ and overall sonic character you like, even if its loudness does not match your target.
The Omnia XII presets are designed to provide good starting points for a wide range of program material. Because radio markets and listener preferences vary around the world, try all the presets. For example, you may find that REGIONAL_MEXICAN has a midrange character that works well for an adult contemporary or country station.
Once you find a preset with the EQ and overall sound you like, you can adjust its loudness in either of these places:
Quick > Overall > Loudness: Start by adjusting Backend Drive up or down to taste. For more information, see Making Basic Processing Changes with Quick Tweak in the User Manual.
Expanded > Backend > Overall > Drive: Adjust Drive up or down to make the overall output louder or less aggressive. For more information, see Making Expanded Processing Changes in the User Manual.
Finding a preset with the sound you like and then turning it down to suit your station and market is always a good option.