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What should my dB levels be when recording?
What dB should vocals be recorded at? You should record vocals at an average of -18dB for 24-bit resolution. The loudest parts of the recording should peak at -10dB and be lowest at -24dB. This is to keep an even balance on the level of the vocals without distortion.
What is the standard dB recording range for digital audio?
between -12dB to -6dB
When recording, try to set your levels for a range between -12dB to -6dB. When you are mixing audio in post-production and exporting, take care to make sure that those levels do not exceed -6dB, which is the standard.
What is dB in audio recording?
Decibels are used to measure sound pressure level, which equates to volume. The decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement used to measure differences in relative intensity. For our purposes here, the decibel is a measurement of sound pressure level and signal level.
What bit rate do you record high quality digital audio at?
The highest quality MP3 bitrate is 320 kbps at 16 bit. You can encode MP3s as low as 96 kbps. MP3s use a compression codec that removes frequencies while trying to preserve as much of the original recording as possible.
How do I record without audio interface?
Yes, you can record without an audio interface. Instead, try recording with an adaptor plugged directly into your computer, a USB microphone, virtual instruments, or a tape recorder. While these methods don’t require an audio interface, they typically result in lower sound quality.
Do I need two audio interfaces?
Without multi-device drivers, there’s no way to install and run two or more identical audio interfaces in a computer, since the operating system would have no way to differentiate between the various units. Those with two or more different audio interfaces can try a different approach.
Are there any ASIO drivers for USB DACS?
For example, many USB DACs, audio interfaces, and digital effects pedals have dedicated ASIO drivers available directly from their manufacturers. Now that we’ve explained the various audio systems, lets troubleshoot some common audio issues when working with DAWs.
What’s the difference between a USB and an audio jack?
There is no real difference: the USB merely means that the digital to analog converter, which changes the 1’s and 0’s of the digital signal to audio, is external to the device. However, as Ian Hendry said, it’s the quality of the converter that matters.
Which is the best audio system for input recording?
ASIO: A dedicated hardware-level driver, it typically has true bitrate support and virtually no latency. ASIO is the preferred audio system for input recording if you have a hardware device with its own ASIO drivers.
How does the audio interface on a PC work?
You are sending signal from the audio device to your PC over USB. The signal is then mixed in your DAW. It then sends the signal back to your audio interface, to go through the OUTPUT line.