crosstudio
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The Crest Factor is the difference between the average level and the peak. What is a good crest factor to attempt to achieve for a whole mix? let's say that the peak level is -0.3db, what should be the average level for a typical pop (ie... r&b, pop, hip-hop) recording?
Also, what's a good crest level for:
Bass?
Kick?
Snare?
I ask these 3 specifically because they are the backbone of the tune and also seem to be the most peaky parts of the tunes that i make. because i play guitar as my first instrument i have good control over it's levels while recording so I'm not as concerned with it.
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From the Harcourt Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology
crest factor Physics. the ratio of the peak amplitude to the average amplitude of any periodically varying function.
Also, what's a good crest level for:
Bass?
Kick?
Snare?
I ask these 3 specifically because they are the backbone of the tune and also seem to be the most peaky parts of the tunes that i make. because i play guitar as my first instrument i have good control over it's levels while recording so I'm not as concerned with it.
edited:
From the Harcourt Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology
crest factor Physics. the ratio of the peak amplitude to the average amplitude of any periodically varying function.