2488 question...mastering

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Does anyone know how (or if possible) I can compress my master down to a good level on a 2488? Isn't this common practice in recording or am I thinking wrong? I can use the "cd player" function and put in a cd and the meter never realy moves much. the meters from my masters are all over the place. How would I do this (if it is possible) Thanks in advance!

Eric
 
What do you mean by "compress my master down to a good level?"

Are you talking about eliminating clipping on specific channels? Can't be done. You control the overall level during the mastering process.

I guess I'm not sure what you're asking. :confused:
 
I would just like to take my masters and compress it to another master so there are less peaks and valleys. My masters are not necessarily bad, but it would be nice to take it down to a level that is "level". Does anyone here understand or am I just an idiot? No one here has ever compressed their master to take it all to one even volume?

Eric
 
I don't know if there is a way to run the whole stereo bus through an onboard compressor. But you can compress the channels, 8 at a time, by assigning the MIC X 8 effect to them and using the vocal compressor, I guess.

Out of curiosity, why would you want to take all the dynamic range out of your master?
 
OK, here's the answer. It's in your owner's manual under "Stereo Bus."

If you press SHIFT+STEREO you will have access to the dynamics processor for the stereo bus. So you can compress the whole mix while mastering.

You're welcome. Expect an invoice in 5 - 7 working days, for doing your reading for you. ;)
 
I bought it used. I have NO manual. Hard to read something you don't have. :)

I appreciate all of your help. I'm off.......

clips posted by Saturday!

Eric
 
GLMrScary said:
I bought it used. I have NO manual. Hard to read something you don't have. :)

I appreciate all of your help. I'm off.......

clips posted by Saturday!

Eric
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Cool, looking forward to it.

BTW, you can download the manual from the TASCAM web site. I'd say that even with its faults, the manual is pretty much indespensible.
 
Zaphod B said:
Out of curiosity, why would you want to take all the dynamic range out of your master?
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The real question remains.... :(
 
It wasn't that it was really all over the place...it just sounds sooo much smoother now. It sure did the trick!

p.s.

Downloaded the manual and found an instructional dvd as well! :D

Eric
 
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