sowpunk
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Hey everyone,
I've been doing a bit of research on dBFS and how it should read -18dBFS rougly on my recording software and 0db on my mixer. I have a few questions I couldn't find answers for using the search, wikipedia or browsing![Frown :( :(](/images/smilies/frown.gif)
1. Does the 0db on the mixing desk refer to the output of the mixer or each individual track?
2. Does the -18dBFS refer to this
I am pretty sure it doesn't because that would come out awfully quiet wouldn't it?
Everything I read said that your soundcard should read -18dBFS but the system I am using doesn't have a soundcard. I'm using a Phonic Helix 18 FireWire mixing desk.
Thanks guys.
I've been doing a bit of research on dBFS and how it should read -18dBFS rougly on my recording software and 0db on my mixer. I have a few questions I couldn't find answers for using the search, wikipedia or browsing
![Frown :( :(](/images/smilies/frown.gif)
1. Does the 0db on the mixing desk refer to the output of the mixer or each individual track?
2. Does the -18dBFS refer to this
![recording.jpg](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/yeoldehomer/recording.jpg)
I am pretty sure it doesn't because that would come out awfully quiet wouldn't it?
Everything I read said that your soundcard should read -18dBFS but the system I am using doesn't have a soundcard. I'm using a Phonic Helix 18 FireWire mixing desk.
Thanks guys.