I bought my first condensor mic a couple weeks ago, and while I haven't had much time on it yet, one thing I have noticed is that I seem to have to crank up the gain on the pre in order to get any real level. Hoping I can find some answers here as to whether the issue is with the mic or the pre.

hi,
after i use a compressor there is a level drop. it is normal of couse:) But how should I adjust the volume of a track to compensate a level drop? With compressor's gain control? But what amout? Or it is better to do with track's volume slider?

thanks

Can you folks tell me how compressor gain reduction curves are generated like this one:

http://www.manleylabs.com/PDF/PRO_Manuals/Var%20Mu/gr%20chart.pdf

In reading the description at the spl-usa.com website, they mention that the gain of the separate solid state amp and tube amp is additive. That is 30dB ss plus 26dB tube plus 7dB Lundahl transformer for a total of 83dB gain. Am I interpreting this correctly?
SG

Hey guys..i m Shezan. i have few tracks finally mixed and they are sounding very good. the problem is that... my client is comparing the sound level or you can call it gain to indians and those form Hollywood or english side Uk bla bla bla. etc. the difference in the sound is around 14Db and believe me there is no one in my country to do a master like them.

There's bound to be electronically educated people here on this forum?
I have a specific question concerning the urei 1178 (early 80ies version)..

hi all, i'm having this terrible problems on my Soundtracs analog mixer. few of my channel, incoming sound muffled and cracking while i turn the gain knob. i did try changing the knob but it wouldn't help. anyone have this problems too or can help me. thanks./

Any reviews opinions or info on the company would be appreciated.

Given: AT4040 has an open circuit sensitivity of -32dB/25.1mV in relation to 1 volt / 1 Pascal.

Amplifying this signal, or raising it +32dB to 0dB produces a 1 volt output.

Question: does this mean the amplifier must provide 32dB of gain to amplify the mic output to near line level?

I have to much gain on my basedrumchannel and my overhead channels. I use a Mackie sr24-4 board, atm25 basedrummic. and RODE nt5 as overheadmics. I use the Mackies inserts as direct outs to my soundcard which has 8 balanced inputs. I can't place the basedrummic. inside the basedrum, cause the signal is just to hot, even with the gain fully down!