def setReferenceVoltage(self, caldb, calv):
        """Sets the reference point to determine what outgoing voltage will produce what intensity, 
        used to calculate the proper output amplitude of components

        :param caldb: calibration intensity in dbSPL
        :type caldb: float
        :param calv: calibration voltage that was used to record the intensity provided
        :type calv: float
        """
        self.caldb = caldb
        self.calv = calv