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title: "Getting the Best Sound with Your Omnia XII"
slug: "getting-a-good-sound"
updated: 2026-10-23T16:55:09Z
published: 2026-10-23T16:55:09Z
canonical: "docs.telosalliance.com/getting-a-good-sound"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Getting the Best Sound with Your Omnia XII

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:

1. **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*.
2. **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.