Frankie,

First and foremost, you must set up the system as outlined in the instruction manual. This is a very important first step in order to acheive the highest qualithy sound. The following will help you immensely:

There are three gain settings for the primary channels (1 and 2) and two gain settings for the secondary channels (3 and 4).

To set the gain for the primary channels (1 or 2):

1) Adjust the input gain. Set the trim for the individual channel at the back panel of the PS1 Power Stand. Supply a maximum source signal and watch the LED, when you start to see it flash red, back off slowly on the trim potentiometer until it flashes green again.

2) Adjust the channel gain. The channel gain is controlled via the R1 Remote Control. With the master at zero, set the respective channel gain at 12 o'clock or 6 on the R1 Remote Control. At this point, the LED on the remote will be at the same intensity as the LED on the back panel of the PS1 Power Stand. This is considered optimum gain. The musician can then add a bit more from the R1 Remote Control if he/she requires.

3) Lastly, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand.

To set the gain for the secondary channels (3 or 4):

1) Adjust the input gain of the individual channel. These channels do not have indicator LEDs but are optimized for 0dB line level signals, such as from an effects device, mixer or CD player.

2) As above, the R1 Remote Control MASTER knob is the last stage of gain. This knob gives you control over all 4 channels of the PS1 Power Stand.

Next, if you are using a stereo system, it is important to route both sides of the stero output the separate channels and use the proper presets. This provides you with a much fuller sound, better bass, quality mids and crisp highs.

Forget the satellite radio--it's not what you'll be performing with using a $2,000 sound system. Hook up your keyboard, set the keyboard's EQs as per some of the earlier posts, fire up that mic and do some serious stuff.

Finally, set up in a location larger than a room in your home or a garage. Then have someone else listen to what is coming from the system and provide you with an objective review of what they do and do not hear.

After making the proper adjustments and setting up your system accordingly, you should hear an incredible improvement over conventional sound systems. If not, take it back for a full refund.

Hope this is of some help,

Gary