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hi, i thought that it was standard to export audio to wav before burning to a cd? problem is that the files wont play on some cd players? what format should i be using. I am using sonar 2.2 and Nero to burn. Also after exprting to wave the track properties say that it is a PCM format? please...

hi, Im a newbie and im wondering what my soundcard settings should be? currently they are Output- +4dbu In1 - +4 In2 - +4 Latency- 384 samples sample rate- 44,100 Is this bad? I got the soundcard off a mate without the instructions cheers, C.

hey there, what does it mean if you have recorded you song peaking around -4db, there is no clipping, but when played on an average home stereo you cant turn the song up too loud without it distorting? how can i fix it? do i need to turn all the individual tracks down(if so how far?)and then...

Hi, Am i right in that when recording a guitar in stereo, it is bad to have the two mics recording to two individual tracks? Has anyone gotten distortion from doing this?

what is tracking? if someone were to say keep the tracking level at -6db, does that mean the volume control or the actual level that the sound is hitting? cheers, C

what does it mean when your mixes only sound good when the stereo is at a low volume, and then it just distorts, where another cd will just get louder. not talking about balrring it out at a rediculous volume, just loud enough to filter through the house. ??? Cheers, C.

hey, put this in the mastering forum to get answers about the distortion and 'swirling'. So...how would you fix my problem, ideas? plus what do you think of the song. C. http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/97...eraskingyou.mp3

Hey there, Im a newbie and have been having heaps of problems with the distortion in my mix. Youve all helped with your advice but i just cant seem to get it right. If any of you could help out it would be heaps appreciated. here is the link for my song...

how do i get my songs onto this site for opinions? i dont have a web site, so is thgere another way? C.

what does it mean when tracks ring or hum after compression. what do i need to back off on?

so ive mixed and leveled sp that nothing is clipping. The song sounds great on my truths and on most speakers, but on some of the smaller ones ive tested it distorts like crazy. I tried taking it down at 130HZ which helped heaps when the bass was turned waaayyy down on the system, but when at...

hey, couldnt get any help on the cakewalk page so...with the parametric EQ what are standard levels that people use. My main concern is distortion, so at what frequencies and levels (basic standard) should i deffinately be elliminating off my tracks? cheers, C

hey, with the parametric EQ what are standard levels that people use. My main concern is distortion, so at what frequencies and levels (basic standard) should i deffinately be elliminating off my tracks? cheers, C

So on my finished product i am supposed to be aiming to keep the master level pretty consistant right? And what is the standard differentials in terms of eg- jumping 20db in 2 seconds mid chorus will distort the crap out of things...so what type of jump is acceptable, cheers, C

Hey just wondering about printing on actual CDs On the actual disk, whats are the problems/solutions with simply using a stencil and spray painting your bands name/CD name onto the top of a CD..plus maybe logo or picture etc?? Are there certain paints to use/not use??