Multiple tracks problem in LE

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obi, after you get things running smooth, you might want to try tracking some things at different levels to see how it changes the sound. for example, record a vocal that peaks at -6 dbfs, do it again at -12dbfs, -18-dbfs-, -24dbfs. when you finish, adjust all the tracks to equal volume so that you can listen objectively without the volume of each track playing with your ears. normally, preamps are less noisy at lower gain settings.

the meters in your sound card control panel and cubase read dbfs.
 
TravisinFlorida said:
obi, after you get things running smooth, you might want to try tracking some things at different levels to see how it changes the sound. for example, record a vocal that peaks at -6 dbfs, do it again at -12dbfs, -18-dbfs-, -24dbfs. when you finish, adjust all the tracks to equal volume so that you can listen objectively without the volume of each track playing with your ears. normally, preamps are less noisy at lower gain settings.

the meters in your sound card control panel and cubase read dbfs.
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I've done two sessions with my band so far. None of them has much of an idea abouthowto work in a studio... I'm glad I convinced to record at my place instead ofwasting $$$ at a pro facility.

Their levels are all over the place... I can't get any of them to soundcheck at the level they'll be playing.

I also do not have a good compressor to run as an insert on the vocals and sax and upright... I've been afraid to hook up my Behringer multicom, but I think that I will for tomorrow's session.

At any rate, I've been taking tracks that peak around -5 to -3 dBfs, but I'd rather record less hot.

Actually, one of the reasons I'm running so hot is that my bandmates are all pretty deaf (I'm 29 and they're 55-65) My samson headphone amp isn't loud enough--- I wind up having to crank the pres on my firepod to get them a headphone mix that's loud enough. That puts the sliders on my cubase mixer *way* down, like -55, 65... geez.

Now I'm trying mixdowns for the first time, and everything I try sounds like crap. My Yamaha 4 track cassette sounded better. What do I do next? Any good threads with a step by step plan for eq'ing and mixing?
 
Ford Van has a pretty good post in the Mixing and Mastering thread: https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=229000

I wouldn't waste too much time trying to polish crappy tracks though. You'll be much better off if you can get solid performances thru well placed mikes. Explain to them that the quality of the recordings is almost completely dependent upon their performance. If they don't understand, you might be screwed. :p
 
superb link. thanks. I was actually waiting for you to address this in your Cubase tutorial, but i guess mixing is less software specific than recording.

I'd loveto hear about any particular settings you have found in some of the effects. Reverb B thread anyone?
 
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