Hi

Hi.

I'm using a small set of speakers (Sound Blaster CT-38).

When I play certain youTube or Netflix vids, I get a very
large, loud, clear sound.

But when I record my own music, I start to red-line and
get distortion in the speakers at a much lower volume level.

Does anyone know why?

Thanks!

--Prahas

I record live orchestral concerts using a Tascam DR-100 and Tandy/Realistic PZMs. I have to use these mics for various reasons including the layout of the venue and the need to carry both musical instrument and recording gear. Mics have 1/4 inch jacks and are connected to the DR-100 using XLR adapters. Recording settings WAV, 16 bit, 44.1 sampling frequency.

Hi Pros…

Help me optimize recording levels for vocals / speaches

My background:
I know just enough to do volunteer work at a religious institute. And I have been doing it for long time.

Work I do:
I record spiritual discourses. It’s always one speaker – male with a deep bass voice.

I was wondering what the standard db level to record at was and whether it varies with bit rate and sample frequency? I've always tried to record at the highest level possible with out any distortion (around -6db); but i just read an article stating that at 24/192 it's best to have you recording peak at -12db Any ideas?

James

Hi All,

Just taking the first few steps into the recording world and although I'm getting reasonable sound something is bugging me.

Hi forum!

Hi! :)

I'm new hear at RO (hey to everyone from sweden) and have some questions about recording levels. 24 bit recording gives me a big dynamic range to record my analog stuff.

This is my first venture into recording. It is for fun, not profit. I did not want to buy specialized equipment like shot gun mics for people talking and then condenser mics for people singing.

I'm looking for a basic explanation on how to set levels in my DAW. I have been recording a couple years now, but I'm sure I have some bad techiniques going on. Just checking in to see how bad I've been mangling things!

Here is my chain:

Grace 101- Panasonic WZ-AD96- ADAT Optical in of MOTU 828- DP3