Before I ask the question... I did search this, as I know it's probably come up lots, but did not find a thread for this. I worded the search three different ways. I apologize in advance if this is a repeat thread from years gone by.
What level should I be looking at averaging when tracking? (In 24-bit digital)
The meter's I am using (in Reaper) read as follows :
54 - 42 - 30 - 18 - 6 and - inf
I've been told by some people to try to average hitting -12.
Some others have said -18.
I have been trying for just under 0, but wonder if this is wrong.
I know in 16-bit you've got to hammer as much sound as you can in, but in 24-bit your suppose to be able to back it off quite a bit.
What do you guys think ?
What is a good recording level when tracking ?
What level should I be looking at averaging when tracking? (In 24-bit digital)
The meter's I am using (in Reaper) read as follows :
54 - 42 - 30 - 18 - 6 and - inf
I've been told by some people to try to average hitting -12.
Some others have said -18.
I have been trying for just under 0, but wonder if this is wrong.
I know in 16-bit you've got to hammer as much sound as you can in, but in 24-bit your suppose to be able to back it off quite a bit.
What do you guys think ?
What is a good recording level when tracking ?