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So I'm trying to get my songs to a volume that is somewhere close to commercial/radio volume. I'm using the Youlean Loudness Meter. I've brought all my tracks up to -16db. However when I compared them to songs on my car radio I'm not even close on volume. What am I missing? Thanks, Don.....

How do I adjust the "time" of the REVERB? I use Orilriver plugin a lot. I recently added Iztopes Nectar.

I could use some feedback and suggestions. I like my vocal to be "out front" if that would be the term. So for that reason I use very little reverb on my vocal because to me it makes the voice sound like it's coming from a distance. However I've had some people tell me I should add reverb to...

I have a project that is getting close to finished. Its 13 oroiginal songs. I don't plan on selling any of the cds. I'm going to give them away to family, friends and to those who played on the songs. I'm hoping to keep the costs down. So with that in mind I'd like to do the mastering myself. I...

I'm hoping to order Cds for a project, probably about 200. I'd be interested in some feedback and suggestions from those who have had CD Duplication done. I've done some research and I'm confused by some things. For instance, I see some suppliers charging $2,000 for a duplication of 200 cds...

Thanks again Keith. You've given me an answer that I was looking for. I didn't understand about Lufs only pertaing to the Mastering process. I thought controlling 2 parameters as I bounce to a stereo track would be helpful when the mastering engineer gets the tracks. All of my tracks max...

Mixsit. I am preparing them to send them out for mastering. I've already mixed the tracks to my liking. I'm simply asking are the volume levels of the bounced stereo tracks mentioned, ok to send to a mastering engineer. Is the process I mentioned, ok or, not ok or, unnecessary? Where...

I don't plan to do any processing on the stereo mixes. I'm adjusting my track mixes to somewhere around the numbers stated previously and then bouncing those tracks to a stereo track, without any processing. Don....

I'm not planning on mastering these songs. I don't think I'd do a god job, so yes, I'm planning to have someone do the Mastering. My question was, about getting mixes ready for the Mastering process. I read everywhere that engineers like some "headroom" to do their work. So I'm trying to get...

So you add compression and other effects to your stereo tracks when your mixing, before the Mastering process? Don.....

I'm trying to get 13 songs ready for the Mastering process. About 1/2 of the songs were recorded 20 years ago using a stand alone recorder. So there is some difference in tone and sound which I'm hoping to fix with some eq'ing. My question is about getting overall volumes in the same...

I built my studio in my basement. As is with basements in old homes the ceiling is pretty low. So after putting up a drop ceiling I'm left with a ceiling height of a little under 7'. Does it make sense to have overhead mics on my drums? There's probably about 2' or less between the mics and...

Thanks. I have foam covers I slip over them. Don.....

I was wondering if there is any thing to be concerned about if I keep my mics on mic stands all the time rather than put them back in the boxes when not in use ? These would be condenser mics, ribbons, etc. Thanks, Don.....

What type of headphones are you using? Don.....

Does anyone use this reverb? I like the plugin but I'm having problems with it. I set the reverb for something other than Default lock it but when I open the song again it reverts back to the Default reverb. And in order to get the reverb to work I have to switch back and foth to actually...

I've made some choices but still would like some advice. I purchased 2 cheap used mics just to get a basic idea of how they work and what they might do for me. I bought the MLX V67G condenser and the MXL R40 ribbon. However I am eventually going to upgrade both. So with that in mind these...

Thanks everyone for your feedback, it's all very helpful. I haven't decided yet on what I will buy but I'll keep you updated when I do. Thanks again, Don.....

Thanks. I really wasn't looking for which is best. Just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with any of these mics and was able to give an oponion on how it worked. Or not worked for them. I'll take a look at thw Miktek. Thanks

I’d like to ask for some mic advice. I’m planning on making a purchase of a new studio recording mic and was hoping for some feedback. I realize that mics will sound different depending on who is singing into the mic. I also know equipment and room treatment can have an effect on how a mic...