What is dBv, dBu, and dBm?

[.Tyson Studios.]

What is it? doesn't it have something to do with a mic signal? thanks

 

[tonesponge]

Don't forget to thank Southside Glen for providing this delicious applet.

http://www.independentrecording.net/irn/resources/metergain/index.htm

 

[bouldersoundguy]

They are different metering standards, each referenced to a different thing. A dB is only a ratio of one signal to another, with 0dB being no difference between the two.

 

[Massive Master]

You missed the most important ones for recording -- dBFS, dBVU and dBSPL.

 

[moresound]

Don't forget. Duh

 

[.Tyson Studios.]

Thanks, that explains alot.

You missed the most important ones for recording -- dBFS, dBVU and dBSPL.

Colud you explain that then?

Don't forget to thank Southside Glen for providing this delicious applet.

I will!

 

[mshilarious]

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=3141280&postcount=3

 

[bouldersoundguy]

Thanks, that explains alot.



Colud you explain that then?

dBFS = Decibels full scale, always a negative number relating to how much digital headroom you have left.

dBVU = Decibels volume units, another type of metering usually found on analog equipment, especially mixers. Most mixers' meters are calibrated so when the signal reads 0dBVU on the meter it is +4dBu, or 0.775 volts RMS, at the output. Many Mackie mixers are calibrated so +4dBVU = +4dBu.

dBSPL = Decibels sound pressure level, a measure of acoustic energy in sound traveling through the air.

 

[miroslav]

Oh who cares about all that dBxyz crap!

I wanna know if the chick in the HR Banner can really sing...or is she just happy to be standing in front of Mr. Microphone?

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Oh who cares about all that dBxyz crap!

I wanna know if the chick in the HR Banner can really sing...or is she just happy to be standing in front of Mr. Microphone?

She is a very naughty girl...she knows how to sing from her *diaphragm*!

@Tyson: You're welcome

G.

 

[chris in indy]

Oh who cares about all that dBxyz crap!

I wanna know if the chick in the HR Banner can really sing...or is she just happy to be standing in front of Mr. Microphone?

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