[AG-TECH] matchmaker question

[Ivan R. Judson]

I would further add a clarification:

Yes, it is required for exactly the reasons Michael points out.

--Ivan 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ag-tech at mcs.anl.gov 
> [mailto:owner-ag-tech at mcs.anl.gov] On Behalf Of Michael Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 10:13 AM
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> Subject: Re: [AG-TECH] matchmaker question
> 
> Lisa,
> 
> The matchmaker converts the impedance from the XAP or other 
> echo cancellation device to the sound card and vice-versa.  
> The result is that you have more head room to make 
> adjustments in level.  Without it, you wind up having to set 
> the volume on the audio machine very very low, and you can't 
> bring it up without causing a lot of distortion and blowing 
> out ears across the AG.
> 
> hope this helps
> 
> Michael Miller
> NCSA
> 
> Lisa Metz wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm in the process of FINALLY setting up a node and am 
> wondering what 
> > the purpose of the Matchmaker is and whether it is a requirement.
> >
> > Thank you all for your help so far and continued assistance in the 
> > future as I'm sure I'll have more questions.
> >
> > Lisa
> >
> 
> --
> Thanx,
> 
> Michael Miller
> System Engineer
> Video Technology Services
> Persistent Infrastructure Directorate
> National Center for Supercomputing Applications University of 
> Illinois - UC
> 217-649-0747
> 
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