ok i know this is very basic question and i feel like an idiot for asking so dont chastise me any further.
i think i understand what noise floor is but could someone further explain this to me (yes i have searched it but to no avail) and how i can measure it in my studio.
is it basically just recording silence with all equipment on?
jesus i feel like an idiot.

hello.
i was recording my synthesizer SY 85 into Apogee trak2 through coaxial digital cable using Sony Sound forge apps.
even though i didn't play SY 85, the noise floor level is changing
why did it happen?
the noise level was -69 dbfs, but suddenly it was changed to -79dbfs. then again it was -79dbfs

Guys,
I am recording a guitar part with lots of gain and distortion
What is the best way to minimise the noise produced by fingers moving across the fretboard?
I have tried gating, but it doesn't work very well..
any suggestions welcome..
thanks in advance!

Hi guys i just can't figure out how can i fix it, every time i plugin any tracks the noise start,even if i stopped the track the noise goes on.

I'm not sure this is a mastering question, but I'd like some feedback from mastering experts if possible. I'm recording solo acoustic guitar (think Alex de Grassi, or Leo Kottke, or...) in my home studio. I've been doing a lot of work on reducing noise and have made a lot of progress, but I'm curious how much further I need to go.

Hi.
I just recently hooked up a mixer a friend gave me, which is in perfect condition and a brand new SM58. I'm running the SM58 directly into the mixer, and the mixer to my computer using two red and white rca cords into a 1/8 inch adaptor which goes into the "In" on my computer.

hi all

i did a search of the site and it seems like no one else is having this problem, but my laptop's processing is affecting my powered monitors. Everytime the processor thinks, i get a crazy electric buzzing in the monitors.

any ideas how to solve this? Anyone else noticing anything similar?

ok, so i just recorded some acoustic tracks for a client and it has way too much string noise. no eq was used during the tracking process, i used finger ease and i also tried to d'ess the signals. any other tips, this sh*t is really bad!
HELP! hahaa
please for real if anyone has any trick fo the trade it would really be apprecitted

Hi all,

I'm about to undertake a Hard rock album, which is generally not what i do, so its all a bit new to me.

I remember reading somewhere that some engineers add white noise to their mix to enhance the 'Wall of guitars' effect. Is this common practice? if so what should i look out for?

Thanks for any help

Henri

hello, i am currently working with a friend and recording her a piano EP. i am using logic pro 7 but even after using a load of gates, there is still unwanted background noise. eg: noise from the sustain pedal, and also a small amount of hiss: which really bothers me.