I've taped a few shows now on my M1 and I'm looking for a few pointers (I've dug through the search results a bit already). I've been metering so that the during average music the levels are always above -12, but usually at -6 to -4. There is rarely if ever clipping. Am I in the sweet spot, or should I push it a bit and run hotter?
Thanks
Quote from: prof_peabody on November 26, 2005, 02:23:10 PM
I've taped a few shows now on my M1 and I'm looking for a few pointers (I've dug through the search results a bit already). I've been metering so that the during average music the levels are always above -12, but usually at -6 to -4. There is rarely if ever clipping. Am I in the sweet spot, or should I push it a bit and run hotter?
Thanks
-12 is a good place to shoot for. You can always add gain afterwards, but it's near impossible to fix clipping.
for analog patching, I always run my levels low bc I can add gain later.
best solution, is to run digital y0!
Quote from: svenkid on November 27, 2005, 06:41:00 PM
for analog patching, I always run my levels low bc I can add gain later.
best solution, is to run digital y0!
True enough. I guess there is a balance between safe levels and recording depth. +Ts
Less than 6 dB of margin (-6 dB to 0dBFS) over a full show is nice. If you're there leave it at that.
don't be a wuss. push it a little. you're def. losing some bit depth if you wind up at mostly -12 with peaks up to -6. shoot for -3 or -2. you may be able to add volume later, but not resolution.
Exactely. Normally, you can even go over 0 if it's just for short peaks.
I miss GBV. Awesome avatar.
Quote from: clown prince of the menthol trailer on November 28, 2005, 03:55:37 PM
don't be a wuss. push it a little. you're def. losing some bit depth if you wind up at mostly -12 with peaks up to -6. shoot for -3 or -2. you may be able to add volume later, but not resolution.
Quote from: clown prince of the menthol trailer on November 28, 2005, 03:55:37 PM
don't be a wuss. push it a little. you're def. losing some bit depth if you wind up at mostly -12 with peaks up to -6. shoot for -3 or -2. you may be able to add volume later, but not resolution.
Sorry, guess I wasn't clear... Average is between -12 and -6 with peaks hitting -1. Guess I'll push it a bit more in the future though. +T
Quote from: prof_peabody on November 28, 2005, 04:17:26 PMSorry, guess I wasn't clear... Average is between -12 and -6 with peaks hitting -1. Guess I'll push it a bit more in the future though. +T
FWIW, that sounds just right to me.
Quote from: prof_peabody on November 28, 2005, 04:17:26 PM
Quote from: clown prince of the menthol trailer on November 28, 2005, 03:55:37 PM
don't be a wuss. push it a little. you're def. losing some bit depth if you wind up at mostly -12 with peaks up to -6. shoot for -3 or -2. you may be able to add volume later, but not resolution.
Sorry, guess I wasn't clear... Average is between -12 and -6 with peaks hitting -1. Guess I'll push it a bit more in the future though. +T
oh yeah, that's fine. nothing you can do to avoid the low stuff when it's quiet.
Thanks... now I can focus on my move to phantom :veryevil:
I used to run the m1 in the +3-5 range y0!