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i've recorded(as in, played and been recorded) several demo's and EP's in studios, as well as helped out recording engineers, just cleaning up and setting up mics, adjusting stuff, etc.

just recently, i moved to go to school, and i've decided to save up for some gear. i know what i want for starters, but that isn't what this thread is about.

when i moved, i lost contact with my recording engineer buddies. so they told me what to buy, now i don't know what to do.

so my question for now, is this:
what levels do i shoot for when recording? how about after/during the mixdown?
do my monitors need to be at a certain volume?

basically, volume. help me out with that. links, advice, whatever.

thanks a bunch!
 
Volume

As far as recording volumes,you want to be as loud as possible without clipping.After that the volumes completly depend on the mix and your ears.As far as your monitors,it again depends on your ears along with what kind you have.More important than their volume is their placement.You want them and your head to form an equilateral triangle,the center or tweeters lined up with your ears,and away from any hard surface to avoid any unwanted reverberation.
 
yeah, i know that much (about the triangle monitor placement)

but thanks for the other information.
 
austin4130 said:
bump - anything else? or did he pretty much cover it.
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Yeah, I think so. I'd add that you should try out whatever setup you throw together and test the results in various situations. Like a friend's stereo, your car, etc. You'll be able to pinpoint problem areas once you start digging into it.
 
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