Proper use volume control?

"Correct" volume level is something I have come to realize through multichannel recordings. A solo part,for example a violin, is usually located in the center channel. I know how loud a real violin can play, and I set the volume accordingly. However, when I do this I often find that the rest of the orchestra is too soft. The mix engineers figure that since the soloist gets the big bucks, he or she should be emphasized. In my system I can easily adjust the relative volume of the center vs the other channels. This is not so easy with a two-channel system.

Now that the volume control whys (not wise) have been brought to light, can someone please explain why there has to be a gas pedals on cars?

there is an ideal speed where the car just locks into the road, smooth and powerful, yet quiet and controlled - a little too soft and the excitement lifts away, too hard and you start to shimmy.

My volume controls work like this:

Turn clockwise and volume increases. Turn counter-clockwise and the volume decreases.

Is this normal? Anybody else experience this phenomenon?

Thanks in advance.

You might need to bring that into the shop.