control SPDIF output level via Kemper

    Hi,


    Could a master SPDIF output level be controllable directly via the Kemper?


    I know that if the Kemper unit is connected to a soundcard that most soundcard software have a spdif level control assignable for monitor mixes, but not for the input into the DAW. So I in effect have no control over SPDIF on the input volume into my DAW EXCEPT for lowering the volume of the rigs themselves using the Volume knob (NOTE: not the Master Volume knob). This has upset my gain staging on my DAW presets and unfortunately its not a case of "just change your gain stage preset" as each rig tends to be different in level than the last.


    Also, say I want to disconnect the Kemper and connect another device, then I need to re work the levels with SPDIF on the other device to maintain proper gain staging in my DAW.
    By keeping the SDIF controls locally within each connected device, I can "set and forget" each piece of equipment (including the Kemper) individually for my gain staging levels. This would make it a lot faster to just connect each device to my soundcard and get playing rather than have to tweak levels every time I connect a new piece of gear.


    Also, what if you want to connect to a piece of equipment in a live setting via SPDIF but the receiving device does not have a spdif level control?


    I think I have read on here that this feature was once available on the Kemper but it was removed. (I may be wrong on this...) I have my Kemper a little over 3 weeks now so I dont know if this option was in a previous firmware or not.


    Regardless, could it be added / re-added to the next firmware update please?


    Many thanks!
    -DD

    Does anyone know if this feature will be added in a future update?


    I can't see how it wouldn't be an easy thing to implement... essentially some gain coding on the spdif output stage?
    I guess thats one for CK and his fellow magicians to answer properly though! :)

    i don´t see that much sense in that.


    as spdif is digital you don´t need to gainstage, as the signal you send out of a spdif will be the same on the input...so if you don´t clip inside the kemper, you won´t clip the input of your soundcard


    so, if the kemper sends out -2dbfs the input on your soundcard will receive -2dbfs (contrary to the analoge world, where different pieces of equipment operate with different reference-levels and headroom)


    the rest is done via your monitoring mixer in your daw or soundcard

    I'd also like to have the Master Volume control the SPDIF since at home it is connected to the main TV/Music-Sound System. There is no individual input gain for all sources, so I have to adjust the output all the time. And uncompressed guitar is LOUD 8)


    Keep up the fine work!!