Setting levels while recording raps.

[Mesmusic]

Hey all,

I've been experimenting with this for a while now. The only time I get the 'feel' and vibe out of my recorded vocs is when I peak the recording at +6-10db. I've been reading and ppl suggest you record at -6,-8,-10.

How do I go about that?
Do I turn the nob on my Mbox2 to what record my vocs at 0db and then turn the channels db to let's say -6db?

Or do I set the nob on my Mbox2 so that when I record at my regular voice loudness it peaks around -6fb,-8db with channel being set at 0db?

Thanks,

mes

 

[c7sus]

Actually -18dB to -12dBFS is where you want to be peaking in your DAW on individual tracks. This is done for various reasons which include the additive nature of digitally summed multiple tracks--- i.e. load enough tracks recorded at -6dBFS and pretty soon your DAW output is clipping with all faders set at unity before you even do any processing.

There is no international standard for D/A level conversion but most European countries recognize -18dBFS (digital) as 0dBu (analog) which is 1voltRMS.

I would set your DAW faders at unity and set mic level from your preamp.

dBFS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[miroslav]

Turn up your monitors to where the music is as loud as you like it to be...then adjust all the track levels as needed.

 

[guitarplayr82]

Or do I set the nob on my Mbox2 so that when I record at my regular voice loudness it peaks around -6fb,-8db with channel being set at 0db?

This is the right idea. Keep the fader at 0 and then use the gain knob on the Mbox to set your level for tracking.

 

[Mesmusic]

Thanks everyone for your responses.