# Mono Input

## Functionality

The Mono Input is a utility for splitting a mono signal into two channels. It is necessary for using the stereo processors of Calf on mono channels in programs like Ardour. Additionally it has some features to manipulate basic attributes of the audio stream like phase or delay of channels.

## Controls

- Input L/R (VU-meter): The level of the original signal
- 0dB (LED): Flashes if the level of the original signal raises above 0dB (it doesn't clip your signal)
- Input (knob): Raise the volume before the signal is sent in the compression stage. If you have found some great settings but want to raise the overall loudness of the track simply increase this level.
- Softclip: Do kind of analog distortion instead of harsh digital 0db clipping
- Bypass: Don't process anything, just bypass the signal
- Mute L: Mute the left channel
- Phase L: Change the phase of the left channel
- Mute R: Mute the right channel
- Phase R: Change the phase of the right channel
- Output L/R (VU-meter): The level of the compressed and made up signal
- 0dB (LED): Flashes if the level of the output signal raises above 0dB (it may clip your signal depending on your host and your systems' bitrate!)
- Output (knob): Raise the overall volume after the compression stage
- Delay: Delay the left or the right channel (milliseconds)
- Stereo Base: Set the stereo base of your material seamless between Mono and inversed Channels
- Stereo Phase: Set the stereo phase of your material
- Balance: Set the balance between both channels