I record into a Emu 1212m using Cubase SX.

TRACKING QUESTION: Should the input channel be set to 0db?

should I push the preamp level up untill I'm almost redlining the input channel or is that to much?

Mixing QUESTION: how hot should the signal be on the output meter?

thanks in advance,
Mark

What volume or level should my mixes be at, before I send them to be mastered? Should the mix reach a certain level or should the mastering engineer worry about compensating for the low or even high level.

Hey Kurt.
My name is Stephanie and I live in southern Oregon. I think you can help me. Is there a way I can get a hold of you? Or You contact me?
Thanks

I produce a broadcast piece. It is spoken word, recorded with a Mackie, a Shure SM7B, Compressor and Motu's DP with an 896HD.

Is -12db normal and -6db peaks the proper, or accetable set of rules for recording/outputting for broadcast audio?

thanks.

-paul

Hi,

I'm planning to record drums using my PC, Edirol FA-101 audio IF and mixer. Recording will be done using 8 input channels.

Edirol has following inputs:

- 2 x CH with mic preamps
- 2 x CH Line In (adjustable from -10dBu to +4 dBu)
- 4 x Line In (+4 dBu)

OK, First let me give you my signal chain.

RODE K2 - PreSonus Eureka - DIGI 002R

On the Presonous there are LED indicators for the PRE section and a VU for the master output.

I have an mbox and I'm trying to send a beat I made on my MPC 4000 and when I do the signal is real weak. To hear it I have to turn the gain way up. THis of course results in my other audio tracks that are from my internal hard drive to be way too loud. Any information will e very helpful.

Many of my classical/ orchestral clients say they want 'full dynamic' but also do not want to constantly adjust their car volume controls. I employ various tricks to help with this. Unlike pop, in classical, dynamics are still allowed and encouraged (thank god).

I'm recording a voice over to be run on television. Is there a standard maximum digital audio level (-18, -6, 0) db that is used in video production? Or is this dependent on the video production company?

Hi everyone!

I'll be purchasing Logic 7 soon and I was hoping someone could tell me how to master a track as best I can with the plugins supplied with it.