Recording Level Gain Staging - Mic/Preamp/Compressor/Interface/DAW

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Watch as Weezna shows how to get a clean and loud signal from the mic..preamp..compressor..interface..DAW. This same gain staging can be used when not using a compressor or a separate mic preamp. A great level of input signal into your DAW should still be between -7db and -5db. ALWAYS AVOID DIGITAL CLIPPING!
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@dimitriskovaios 4 года назад

Great, man! Being a rock guitarist, I 've always had a "crank' em all" kind of approach when performing live, but recording (especially in the digital domain) is a whole different thing. Simple and clear video for everyone to understand! 👏👏👏 Cheers!

@ramencurry6672 2 года назад

It’s like baking bread. Getting the right amount of water to flour ratio and other seasonings to get it good and right.

@spencergroup 4 года назад

I've had trouble understanding the signal process and how everything is connected to each other, and how to set levels and which levels to set, etc., etc. This very clear instructional tutorial was invaluable to me. It's well explained which gave me a way better understanding of how to go about recording. So invaluable. I liked and subscribed because I'm sure I'll be able to learn more from you. Well done!

@2shytalk 5 лет назад

H i, just found your channel ,thank god for someone who has the ability to explain things clearly and at a pace that works.It helps us out here that want to learn .Thanks for passing on your knowledge.

@rickybarr6007 7 месяцев назад

Thankyou so very much for a precise, un-cluttered tutorial covering essential recording basics with hardware and also a wonderful introduction to tracking with compression. Was very good as well to understand why exactly we should shoot for -7 to -10 db peak when tracking. Removing signal to noise ratio and also providing good signal for plug-ins. I've often noticed hiss on some tracks when I've tracked -12 / -14 peak and did'nt understand exactly why. I followed your recommendations and my tracks have become a lot cleaner and easier to mix. Well done !

@stewartroxburgh8844 5 лет назад

Very useful. Many thanks for doing this. My dbx 266XL seems do be obsolete now, but always appreciate guidance on getting the best from it.

@CalvinRossWorld 4 года назад

Gain staging is very much so overlooked! Thank you for this nice video and all the great info you provided 💯💯

@chamindasenadheera4491 4 года назад

Just clear excellent piece of presentation. Guy knows what he is talking about. 👍

@bcain5823 6 лет назад

Excellent video! Cleared lot of questions floating in my head. I have a home studio that I've been tinkering around with for a couple years and first started off using a Zoom R8 standalone. Eventually I upgraded and got Reaper DAW, and now use the R8 as an audio interface via USB. Works pretty good, but I have noticed that my sound quality playback (particularly acoustic guitar) doesn't have the that realistic crispness and fullness that I hear in the headphones when recording. I tried a comparison with a friend that uses a preamp with his Focusrite AI. It was a noticeably better sound. At first, I thought it might be the R8, but the more I research I think I need a preamp with the proper gain staging. I may invest in a preamp and see what happens.

@isaisaint 4 года назад

This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much I just got an outboard compressor and preamp. This video really helped me understand them and get the best settings possible

@TrueSoundTV 4 года назад

Isai Saint Absolutely, glad I could help

@moonc3574 5 лет назад

An excellent tutorial! Very helpful. Thank you sir.

@new_aether Год назад

you are so cool, i really appreciate your studio making series, i was researching this topic for many many hours and i guarantee you that your videos were the best. Im making my own home studio now and i will use your experience properly :p

@facksvillain2296 4 года назад

This and room treatment is very overlooked!

@komet1536 11 месяцев назад

Very good instructional video of this subject. Many thanks!

@mchapeyron 3 года назад

Clearest explanation ever, thank you!

@QLFProductions 4 года назад

Fantastic outboard tracking explanation!

@lashlarue7924 4 года назад

Excellent video. I feel like I just took a mini crash-course in studio engineering!

@jessetings777 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video man, very helpful. You're a great educator.

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Thank you, i really appreciate that!

@ZacharyRedFulton 4 года назад

Very helpful information! I would, however, like to put in my two cents and say that instead of having the gain meter of the preamp peak at 0dB, I think it should peak rather at -3dB. That way, this will ensure that actual clipping from whatever transducer you are recording from the preamp into your DAW doesn’t occur.

@bautistafreeman2037 6 лет назад

This was an awesome video very helpful and very informative

@thedrumyogi585 4 года назад

This video is extremely helpful, thank you.

@RocknRollkat Год назад

THANK YOU ! FINALYY, someone that GETS IT ! There is so much misinformation, disinformation and just plain WRONG information about this VERY important subject. I have ALWAYS recorded as hot as possible WITHOUT clipping, and yes I record vocals WITH compression. I typically record with the compressor at -10 dB threshold, and 4 to 1 compression. I aim for -3 dB max. What's with these 'engineers' that record at -18 dBs ? This seems to be the latest trend. PLEASE ! Thanks again for an excellent presentation ! Bill P.

@TheIconRecords 3 года назад

Truly... An amazing explanation... Thank you 💯

@glenfordholder6441 6 лет назад

Great tutorial man make my day bless up

@JohnMorris-ge6hq 4 года назад

Unless you have a transformerless board like the SSL series. Great video.

@benlogan100 5 лет назад

Nicely explained. Thanks!

@nicholasparis5281 6 лет назад

Dope Studio there man! It's funny how my ability to listen seemed to drop to zero instantaneously when your console first appeared on screen! I feel like I recognize those knobs lol... what kind of console is that exactly? ...Trident sounded pretty good, also, and every audio engineer no matter how advanced should keep reviewing the essentials; champions begin with the basics! :D

@HamasaYaLeo 6 лет назад

Well explained Weezna, I've currently been a fan of your channel buddy. Great stuff man I learn a lot in my voice over skills

@tnfloose9023 4 года назад

Man I was doing it all wrong lol. I was recording with a very low signal and my daw track turned way down then after recording i would crank it back up duplicate the vocals to another track add effects and mix them together to make them sound loud and full. Rebuilding my studio now and am relearning from the basics

@bunyaadi 6 лет назад

I like your videos as you keep things straightforward. The fact you use Sonar is refreshing too.

@arturoperry 6 лет назад

Aaron Lothian Yasss!!!!

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Thank you, I really try to only talk about what I think is truly important! Thanks for watching

@derrickchapman7283 6 лет назад

Aaron Lothian what about a channel strip

@bunyaadi 6 лет назад

derrick chapman what about it. The levels in an analogue channel are different from the digital equivalent. Of at least reference levels are.

@jamese544 4 года назад

thank you, this was very helpful

@italianbirdvideos6190 4 года назад

Super helpful- thank you.

@ThiqRiq 3 года назад

Thank you brother! following and subscribing right now

@NameNaameNameeNaamee 5 лет назад

It has to be said that compressing a signal BEFORE recording it should only be attempted if you really know what you are doing and what kind of sound you are after. If not, this technique will needlessly reduce the dynamic range and degrade the signal/pull up noise. In most instances, it would be best practice to get the signal into the daw and then do compression later, be it in the DAW or via outboard. That way, everything is nondestructive and therefor reversable. There can be instances with unexperienced musicians in combination with unforgiving ADC, where you will need that kind of compression, to allow for a signal that won't clip at the ADC. But as long as you got a good source, a good mic a good preamp and a good converter, leave that compressor out of there if at all possible.

@forkmusic 4 года назад

That's why you run a dry line as well no?

@NameNaameNameeNaamee 4 года назад

@@forkmusic If you have a setup that allows this, then I certainly would advice it. But the more common workflow would be to record dry and then send channels through plugins or outboard gear afterwards.

@_Tenshan_ 3 года назад

Excellent video

@MaestroKrish 3 года назад

Thank you very much.. that was really helpful.

@zugel 5 лет назад

Many thanks for clarifying.

@ramencurry6672 2 года назад

Fantastic video

@djrcny 3 года назад

Great Info, thank you

@badboy17pt 6 лет назад

Bro great video keep it up superb work!! But i got a question i have a rode nt2 connected to a dbx 286 do i send it to the mic line or line in on my forte and why ? Thanks in advance

@caryheuchert 4 года назад

Thanks for the tips!!!

@bortsky 2 года назад

This is the most helpful video on this topic that I've seen- I realize what I've been getting wrong in the hardware chain BEFORE the DAW. This is great content, thank you!

@josuecastillo8410 5 лет назад

Hi, thanks for the video, you could tell me how you managed to link the omega lexicon card with the Sonar platinum program, I've been trying for several days and I will not be able to do it until now, thank you in advance for the answer

@kennethsalter9998 4 года назад

First interphase was that Lexicon! Was a really nice! Can not believe the price on that!?

@danielkang7789 3 года назад

Thanks for the most simplest but the best video ! If I add an a/d or d/a conveter, does it come after the interface or before the interface? Thanks !

@GOTRAVlogs 5 лет назад

And what´s the best way to record if you only have an audio interface. No hardware preamp/compressor etc I use JST Gain Reduction Plugin to record through. Is there a better way? Thanks

@Randshowz 6 лет назад

Nice Vid bro Subscribed Fam

@danielmendez3098 4 года назад

damnnn good video my mann! keep it up

@turbanq2005 5 лет назад

Hello. I have one question to this video. You insist in connecting the compressor to the audio interface so that you use a line jack in the audio interface and not an XLR jack. Why is this so important in your opinion?

@BOB_T 3 года назад

Great video. I have the same console, do you think the preamp of the mixer is better than the one on my Motu Ultralite or a focusrite Saffire ? What about comparing the GL vs your Lexicon preamp ?

@oddestofplaces 5 лет назад

so helpful thank you

@eltole4766 6 лет назад

Dont hurt your interface using the gain of the preamp and the interface at the same time?

@jowhar4794 3 года назад

This is too cool. I’ve had this pre amp for about 12 years and this is the first video I’ve seen someone demo the trident. Quick question. I’m running 2 compressors before the daw. La2a clone and 1176 clone. I notice these compressors give some gain itself to the vocal chain. Would it be wise to run the out of my last compressor back into the mic pre to make sure I’m getting it close to -7db before I run into interface?

@Diamond-Des 10 дней назад

Nice explanation. what about Expander-Gate?

@hoodmuzic383 6 лет назад

Great Vid Weezna! I use Sonar Platinum as well. Can you tell me your process for chopping up samples then playing them on a midi device? I appreciate it!

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Thank you, so yes i will be releasing that video in the next few days! Hopefully it's what your looking for? Thanks for watching!

@EN4ORC3R 4 года назад

Thanks for this

@ryanreach3710 4 года назад

What about a preamp going into a compressor, then going into the Audiobox USB? The Audiobox doesn't have Line inputs. Is there a way to make it work? Right now I have the pre in the Audiobox with gain on the interface and phantom power off, seems to work fine. Yet to add the compressor in.

@Simple_Math444 6 лет назад

Do you have to adjust the levels within the DAW?

@100chuckjones 6 лет назад

I never use a monitor mix knob. I use the faders within Sonar to set my monitor mixes. if the vocals are too loud on the Vox, pull the fader down.

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Gotcha, yeah if you can monitor through the software without latency that's another way to do that. I find that most people get to much latency so that isn't an option which is why they created the blend knob. Thanks for watching!

@100chuckjones 6 лет назад

I totally understand where your coming from. You are correct. However the interface (that omega) you are using in this video is a dinosaur. Most interfaces today have good signed ASIO drivers and don't use a mix knob. I personally use a Focusrite 1820 2cnd Gen. What I really enjoyed about your video the most was your routing method of using ext pre amp, ext gear using the line inputs and not the mic pre amps. A lot of people seem to forget this or just don't realize it (unless they are pros like you and I :-) Keep up the good work.

@edman4828 6 лет назад

Wow! Instant sub man! Love your videos. Q: How do connect all three hardwares properly using my mic for vocal? 1. Dbx 286s Mic Preamp/Processor 2. ART Tube Mixer 3. Audient iD14 ( Interface ) 4. DAW ( Ableton Live 9 ) Any info would be appreciated!

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

So you would hook your mic up to the Dbx 286 mic input, then the Dbx 286 output to the Art mixer input, then the Art mixer output to the Audient input. Hope this helps

@halseyballistic 5 лет назад

Great tutorial. A big question I'm having a difficult time finding an answer to is using a DI Box in the signal flow with outbound analog gear going into the interface. Should it go before the gear or placed after in front of the interface? Should you only use a DI Box for gtrs bass etc or also for vox? Thanks for your help!

@CLELDKFKEJ 4 года назад

The whole purpose of a di box (In my opinion) is mainly for guitar and bass so that you can essentially re-amp them and model your tone vs having to mic up a cabinet. 1. It should be directly after your instrument 2. it should go directly to your recording device Most Di boxes have 2 outs with 1 in. Hence you still can send a clean signal to your interface, but you can also use that other output of the DI box to go to your Amp.

@jason3000tt Год назад

Hi, thanks for sharing. Will this unit work with a zoom multi track recorder?

@CjDWIZ 5 лет назад

Beautiful explanation!!

@deantheys 9 месяцев назад

My lexicon Omega sound card does not give signal on Daw, how can I fix it

@peterorany 4 года назад

how simple video with simlpe words can change Your life ??? especial that You are begginer??? BRILLIANT TUTORIAL 10 STARS fof Your work

@ParallaxOfficialTV 5 лет назад

great video :)

@z1522 5 лет назад

As other videos just show input levels adjusted around -6dB to avoid clipping, the idea of initial level gain at 0 seems a bit odd. Beyond that, there is still one basic mic level that either is or is not at an optimal level, and running one unit into the next and the next and the next just looks like a great way to introduce noise, with no apparent intrinsic benefit. The concept of clean signal in, to DAW, then apply edits and adjustments to desired output just looks a lot more sensible and far less expensive.

@indyfreeman7172 4 года назад

Was thinking the same about the input level being 0 dB doest that just mean it's gonna clip? As for the hardware gear he has, audio interfaces have these components in them already (pre amps, eqs, adda Converters), they're just all smashed into one little box at an affordable price which means they arnt very good quality, buying quality hardware components sepratly will give you a much better quality signal than any audio interface as long as the right gear is used for whatever your recording and it's used correctly

@z1522 4 года назад

@@indyfreeman7172 The concept of assembling a series of separate, "superior quality" components is not always valid. One sub-par component brings the rest down, and a degraded signal can't be improved by the rest. Each added part may introduce noise, hum, and require balancing levels between every separate unit - a recipe for problems. Integrated systems that have solid reviews from tech experts are likely to be far easier to use, and the built-in filters, amps, equalizers, converters, etc are designed for compatibility and streamlined control. Any slight loss in one area is probably not going to be that big a deal, in the end. Unless one enjoys the yards of tangled cables, and hours spent balancing and troubleshooting, most folks will be better off practicing and playing.

@indyfreeman7172 4 года назад

@@z1522 yea that's true it can cause problems that's why i said it's only the case if you use the correct gear and know how to use it. I'm not saying you can just chuck any pre amp and and adda converter together and turn all the knobs randomly and it'll sound better than any interface. If you don't know what individual hardware components to use or how to gain stage correctly to minimise background noise then yes odviously an interface will give you a better sound but that's not what I'm saying is there's much more potential for quality sound with individual components if you know what your doing.

@TheJeffRoadProject 4 года назад

Hi there, good informative vidéo. One question; are the Lines input in your sound card balance or unbalance? Thanks Jeff

@A1CLGroup 4 года назад

They should always be TRS balanced. XLR or TRS balanced connecters are same

@koenignero 4 года назад

What is the track in the background?

@williamnorris9803 6 лет назад

Hi Weezna. Great video. I noticed on the video that you come out from the compressor and go to the line in of the audio interface. Is the cable balanced or un-balanced. and why do you do it like this?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

balanced!

@slimpikkins9526 5 лет назад

excellent

@KingKong-mm4bq 6 лет назад

what if you dont have a dbx????????

@DomShatti 4 года назад

Do I need to shut down the phantom power on my interface if I have the phantom power turned on on the microphone preamp?

@aboveapollo3704 4 года назад

Dom Shatti yes if phantom power is already being applied by your preamp you do not need the phantom power on your interface🎹🎧🚀🙏🏻

@Jaycanrapmusic 5 лет назад

How do I do this with a Focusrite Solo for HipHop vocals!? The only knob I should be using is the gain knob smh somebody help me. I’m using a rode nt1a mic

@Dsrgreyy 5 лет назад

I will try to state this simply lol... Use a line out from your preamp or compressor or whatever you have, into the input on the front of the Solo (same one you use for the mic). Use the phantom power from the preamp not from the Solo. Turn the gain knob on solo all the way down (Left). Make sure you have the switch on the solo set to Line. Adjust the volume using the output gain knob on whatever the last item before your Solo is. After you use the meters on the analog device. Use the last output gain knob and the meters on your DAW to set desired level (i.e. -18db to -6db). If youre not using anything with the Solo simply plug an XLR cable from your mic direct to the input on the front of the Solo. Set the switch to MIC. Use your DAW's meters and the gain knob on the Solo to set levels. The Solo does not have meters on it. You will need to have the Solo's 48v Phantom power button on. Unless your mic came with its own power supply

@MusicaMercy 5 лет назад

Excelent!

@captainken4095 Год назад

At 8:20 you say a compressor is reducing overall volume. I was under the impression the compressor was reducing peaks in your signal based on the threshold. Noob here so wonder if you can clarify.

@cripesalmighty7918 5 лет назад

With all the gear you have im shocked to see you use this compressor. I own one but I would rather use my Fredenstein artistic comp or 600a. I never tried the 266 for vocals. I usually use it for bass in the mix.

@p.e.precording1926 6 лет назад

awesome man!!!

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@Captainhit 6 лет назад

Barf

@plan4studios977 6 лет назад

did you recently get that trident preamp? Ive been looking at the same one! how do you like it? what do you like it on?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Hey so no i have had it for a while now. I bought it to use for my mobile recording rig to capture some better audio without making things to complex. So i bought this used for $400 but never would spend the $1000 to get it new. It sounds good and it is very clean with lots of headroom (there is no tubes in this preamp). In the studio i have used it a few times on a quiet acoustic guitar or a quiet vocalist but that's about it.

@AlkayMusic 4 года назад

I see you record with a physical compresor unit, If i only have an interface should i record with compresor on?

@indyfreeman7172 4 года назад

You can but just light compression when the signals coming in to get a more even signal and deal with the extreme peaks on the way in, then do the more heavy compression during the mixing stage with a separate Compressor plugin/plugins, I suggest watching this blokes video on how to set a hardware compressor and apply the same principles to a plugin Compressor in your daw

@nicholasparis5281 6 лет назад

& Most artists that send you files, do they have a decent Mic-Pre-Comp combo? Although... a simple Duet used these days has GREAT preamps.. but maybe perhaps inexperience, or lack of gear (or with gear, but lack of knowledge)..?

@aboveapollo3704 4 года назад

Nicholas Paris not so much the lack of gear most likely the acoustic treatment in the room or perhaps the lack of knowledge leading into the recording!

@christoph8509 4 года назад

i have an audiobox usb 96 an i notice i see no line input stated only mic/instrument so i’m assuming i can’t run an external preamp through it correct?

@lg_414 3 года назад

You can still run a pre amp into the interface. Mic into pre amp and out from pre amp to interface. The inputs on the 96 double for line inputs and Mic inputs.

@MrHBOMB187 6 лет назад

I've been subscribed for a few day now and I was wonder you seem to have a nice setup so why do you use Sonar instead of the industry standard Pro Tools or the fast and up and come Studio One

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Hey, so it is in my opinion that all DAW's are fairly similar. I think what matters way more than software or gear is your ability to do what you intended on doing to whatever audio file. I actually started with ProTools over 14 years ago but I had issues with it. I then started using Sonar and never looked back. At this point I am so quick and efficient with Sonar that it makes zero sense to change what has been working so well for me. Not to mention, I like pushing out tracks that end up on TV, movies, and commercials that were done with Sonar, and in the end no one truly cares what I use, just as long as it sounds as expected.

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Oh and another thing, I think it's really hard to get good at anything if you are always constantly changing gear and software. For a very long time, I thought the reason I wasn't getting the results I wanted was because of my gear. In the end I realized that it has nothing to do with the gear, and everything to do with experience and know how.

@dspoet1 5 лет назад

I just watched a video from another mix engineer and he said to record vocals between -18 and -21. His reasoning, analog plugins have a sweet spot. In this video, you said to record between -10 and -7. I'm kinda confused. My setup is an Apollo Twin Solo. I use the 610 B Preamp and LA2A Unison Plugin. What level should I be at for hip-hop vocals?

@RCutOffakavEM 5 лет назад

In my opinion, stick to the -21 - -18dbfs. More headroom - the better! You can always turn it up later, no need to push it too hard

@GhostSamaritan 5 лет назад

@@RCutOffakavEM Won't turning the digital audio up introduce noise?

@RCutOffakavEM 5 лет назад

@@GhostSamaritan No, noise introduction. If you turn up your preamp, then yes, but never in the mix phase, when you push the faders

@ginob615 5 лет назад

-6 Daw line is perfect. Just kissing yellow on Daw. If you go any less, you might as well not use a compressor. You'll have to play catch up with plugins. You can always send to aux busses to hit plugins hard if you are looking for stank. The main benefit of compressor is to have consistent dynamics. Experiment and see what you like, but -6 works for me in Pro Tools. Btw, free saturation knob from softube rocks for hip hop vocals! Crank that in a aux send. Decapitator from sound toys if you want to pay and get something slightly better 👌

@Mak933 3 года назад

@@RCutOffakavEM Are you sure? I'm somewhat new to this, but I tried amplifying the sound in Audacity with a low volume input, and it introduces noise. When I match the volume level in to a more normalized level and digitally amplify less, there is less noise.

@armandovillegas7937 3 года назад

Can I bypass the battery on a JBL EON PRO PORTABLE? I can’t seem to find another battery.

@TrueSoundTV 3 года назад

Not sure, i'm sure it's possible but it depends on a lot of things

@armandovillegas7937 3 года назад

TrueSoundStudios Thanks for responding.

@Warmwinterz 4 года назад

I find that some vocals are ariund -20 and i know the reason why...artist are recording their vocals really quiet😅

@myrio1 5 лет назад

At timestamp 9:25 on your timeline you say concerning XLR connectors, "This is NOT what we want to use". I don't understand your reasoning, Please explain? Regardless, I did exactly as you recommended! Your video was extreemly helpful to me. I use some of the same gear you do. Thanks!

@myrio1 5 лет назад

This is the main thing i dont understand. When you say "do not" use the mic 1 & 2 channels on you Omega?

@QLFProductions 4 года назад

@@myrio1 If you have the luxury of having an interface with separate line inputs, use them. That way you aren't going from external preamp to compressor to interface preamp. If you use your line input then you get the AD conversion without going through a second preamp.

@MusicLover-ul5yw 6 лет назад

Question: I was wondering how you got the Omega to work with your pc? I have one but after windows xp I could never get the pc to recognize it. Is there some newer drivers?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

I actually have never had an issue with this interface but to be honest I really only use this interface for these types of videos. I actually run SSL converters as my full time interface in my studio. I would definitely try installing the latest drivers, and possibly connecting to a different USB port when you do. Good luck

@KingKong-mm4bq 6 лет назад

you have to update the drivers i had to do it with windows 7 now it finds omega i just need to know how to set up lexicon to record vocals

@solarwave 4 года назад

Use ASIO4ALL

@readyrecordsllc3786 6 лет назад

So I've always been told to have your signal hitting around -18 and peaks around -12 because unlike analog digital noise to floor ratio isn't as bad.So is -18 really to low?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Hey, so the problem I have been noticing is that the signal is recorded too low and it has a lot to do with it being recorded on not wonderfully quiet preamps and inexpensive microphones. To bring up the volume to get it to my desired decibel level, I am bringing up the volume but also all of the noise that is associated with that signal. Either way I have found better results by adding more signal when I record.

@Satnamtaro 6 лет назад

Hello! When I record, I also aim for -18db as Demetrice does. I have seen videos teaching the importance of adjusting the recording level around that because plugins are designed to sound the best that way. I actually have experimented and I did notice that sounds get crisper and fuller as far as frequency balances are concerned. (to my ears, at least) Here is a page that talks about it. vintageking.com/blog/2018/03/gain-staging/ An excerpt: "Most plug-in manufacturers have calibrated their units to operate with a nominal input level of -18dBFS, which has become standard practice for many engineers. However, some plug-ins (typically tape emulation units) are calibrated at -12dBFS, so it’s always best to reference the manual before using a new device." I wonder what the ideal way to go about it is. So far, using this -18db as a guildline for adjusting volume going into my DAW seems to be working really well☆

@soundshuttle2908 5 лет назад

@@Satnamtaro i would say your right about this as well, from a professional audio engineer experience. There's a reason why dbFS was introduced.

@thebigXgaming 6 лет назад

Ok thats great if you use a mic but what if you are solely reliant upon VST's and working within the DAW? How do you use the audio interface to make what you produce in the DAW sound good?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

This is only when recording analog signals. If it's already in the DAW then the gain staging has already been determined.

@thebigXgaming 6 лет назад

TrueSoundStudios so are you saying that if i record a sound from a vst (within the daw), that i do not have to adjust volumes of each channel, because it is already set properly? Is using an audio interface only for recording analog sound or does it have a key role in how your "DIGITAL" music sounds?

@thebigXgaming 6 лет назад

TrueSoundStudios im trying to figure out why my music doesn't sound clear and punchy on cellphones and car speakers like other artists music, idk if my export settings are wrong, or if im not mixing at the right volumes, or if im not mastering it properly... i use fl studio 11 and i produce edm...

@frankjamesbonarrigo7162 9 месяцев назад

Another video said -6. Also look for the loudest part of a performance and adjust from there.

@oshrikahlil5527 5 лет назад

Hey guys whats up, Im WHEEZNUT (good vid btw)

@TrueSoundTV 5 лет назад

Oshri Zohara nope, not even close

@derrickchapman7283 5 лет назад

How can I get in tune with you for mixing services

@TrueSoundTV 5 лет назад

derrick chapman All the info is in the description of this video

@myrio1 5 лет назад

My very first question is, why did you leave the DBX with a xlr to phono cable instead of XLR to XLR? Answer me that one please?

@TrueSoundTV 5 лет назад

Danny Cuevas So just to be clear that is XLR to TRS or a balanced quarter inch connection not phono. The reason that you need to then run back into the quarter inch connection is because that is a line input. Going into the XLR input is another microphone preamp which would just overdrive the signal

@myrio1 5 лет назад

I understand that but I am looking at the video and I see an XLR input. Why not use XLR to XLR unless you just happen to have a balance XLR to TRS cable laying around. I would use an XLR balnced to XLR balance cable or have to purchase a specialized cable like the one you are using.

@TrueSoundTV 5 лет назад

Because the XLR input on the interface is a microphone preamp connection, it is not a standard line input. The signal coming out of the DBX is at line level. The only line level inputs on the interface are quarter-inch. Now on the DBX unit, the XLR and quarter inch connections are all the same. So whether you use the XLR or quarter-inch, this is the same connection for either the inputs or the outputs.

@myrio1 5 лет назад

I have a DBX 266 =XS like yours and it has both XLR and 1/4" Inputs and Outputs. Am I missing something?

@TrueSoundTV 5 лет назад

Yeah I don’t know any other way to say this. You can use either the XLR or quarter inch output on your Dbx compressor but it has to go into the line input on your interface. If your interface has XLR line inputs then you can use those. If your interface has only XLR mic inputs then you are going to overdrive the mic preamp

@linogofficial9700 4 года назад

is it possible to get your preamp in daw

@biancobeats3579 4 года назад

Yes you can get a virtual preamp plugin, from what I understand, they don't compare. However, I've never tried one myself so take what I say with a grain of salt!

@alphamilkrecordings8974 6 лет назад

What console is that?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Haha so at one point it was an Allen & Heath GL4000 but over the years i have changed so much that in the console that i would say it sounds anything like it did. Thanks for watching!

@michaellove3948 5 лет назад

Why the hell would you have the preamp clip at 0? I tried this on mine and it distorts the audio? Horrible advice,,, I have mine to peak at -6 and it sounds perfect but peaking right around 0 is NOT a good idea, you are overloading the input

@darkmew64 5 лет назад

I think you haven't watched the same video I did

@GhostSamaritan 5 лет назад

-6 is too quiet but 0 is too loud. You want the peaks at -1,5. Then you can adjust the output from the interface, so your audio peaks at -6. Then you can play around with the levels inside the DAW. You just want ro be able to record a loud signal with minimal noise. Loud meaning peaking at -6.

@darkmew64 5 лет назад

AFFE NOWU I don’t think you guys have watched the same video I did... 0dB *analog* equals about -18dB *digital*

@Champion455 5 лет назад

" and im check aye " Lmao

@matachapetes2 6 лет назад

why is the meter on the preamp adjusted to zero wouldnt that be clipping?

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Good question, so in the analog world, which is the mic preamp, analog clipping is somewhere around +18 dB or even higher. In the digital world, yes a 0db signal would be clipping but it's different in the analog. Thanks for asking

@matachapetes2 6 лет назад

so that leads me to my next question , most compressors have a swith or button on the back that say 4db or -10db i kno 4 is analog and -10 is digital but what setting should i use when i hook it up to my aduio interface? thanx for the help

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

So it depends on your interface, does your interface have a gain knob for the line input? If it does have a line input knob you could technically use either setting but running into the interface, I generally would use the -10db setting.

@matachapetes2 6 лет назад

no,only for the front mic inputs

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Ok definitely the -10db then, but if you need an extra 14db, you know what to change

@arturoperry 6 лет назад

Ok... Question: Where/How does the normalize process play a part???

@TrueSoundTV 6 лет назад

Hey, so normalizing is a process that I feel is almost obsolete in this world of digital audio. In the past, you would take your final mix down and simply normalize it (push it to digital zero) and that was as loud as your track was going to get. Now with limiting, modern mastering, and the wonderful world of plug-ins, it's something that at least I don't use in any point of the process. The only time I will normalize files is when I was sent tracks that were way too quiet and I need to begin boosting signal.