pro tools vs other softqare

[kunalkho]

1. IF i use my mbox2 mini with protools, does it give me bttter quality recordings than if i use it with other programs?

2 And if so is it because im using the mbox with same brand software, or becuz there is something in protools that gives a better sound quality.

3. (this one is generel but since im postin i decided il post it in this thread).....is it btter to turn down the input of the mic, while recording, and turn it up in the mixing process.....or does it matter on my voice, atmosphere, genre of music, etc..

 

[pezking]

1. The actual quality of the conversion (A-D and D-A) will be identical. So each individual recorded wav file, if all other attributes kept the same, will have identical quality from one programme to the next. That said some other DAWs deal with dropped samples quite differently. Pro Tools kinda takes a zero tolerance approach to errors/glitches etc. whereas some others hide them.

2. This is often the cause of much debate. Different DAWs use different mix engines. However I suspect that most modern 32-bit float engines will yield very similar, if not the same results.

3. It's a good idea to keep a reasonable level during recording, but you don't want it too hot, or too cold! An average peak level of between -6 and -10dB will be perfect. If you need to, you can boost the level afterwards. Again lots of people will have their own opinions/methods on this, and I'm sure they will add to this, but that's how I work

 

[philbagg]

1. The actual quality of the conversion (A-D and D-A) will be identical. So each individual recorded wav file, if all other attributes kept the same, will have identical quality from one programme to the next. That said some other DAWs deal with dropped samples quite differently. Pro Tools kinda takes a zero tolerance approach to errors/glitches etc. whereas some others hide them.

2. This is often the cause of much debate. Different DAWs use different mix engines. However I suspect that most modern 32-bit float engines will yield very similar, if not the same results.

3. It's a good idea to keep a reasonable level during recording, but you don't want it too hot, or too cold! An average peak level of between -6 and -10dB will be perfect. If you need to, you can boost the level afterwards. Again lots of people will have their own opinions/methods on this, and I'm sure they will add to this, but that's how I work

Right behind ya on that one buddy

With analog recording it was different, so you were normally trying to drive a
hard enough signal to tape. Nowadays with digital, you're trying to get a
reasonable signal (not a weak signal, yet making sure it doesn't peak).

If a recording peaks digitally, its BAD BAD BAD... stop and re-record.
The input level while recording can durastically affect the signal.

Once your recording is of decent quality, the level you turn up or down
in the mix will not affect the quality, just do it to taste

 

[TimOBrien]

Big name studios, with multi-jillion dollar setups and guy with REALLY golden ears have tried to do A/B tests with various sequencers over the years and no one has been able to say "A is better than B".

All sequencers do is shove the .wav file at the speakers at the right time.

Your room, your monitors and your soundcard are WAY more important than your sequencer brand name.