Tom, FWIW, I always go to -0.5db for most tracks. Some I have to put down a db or three if the perceived loudness is out of range. This is usually only for the odd track I use to torture test, though, as the perceived loudness is usually a case of being bass heavy + compression beyond the fun range.
Other tracks, though, have so little compression and such a high dynamic range that other than a few short passages within the track are too quiet. It can make it challenging to work stuff like into a demo.
Replay gain is a good tool, I feel it to be generally transparent and latency free. Years ago, plug-ins like those would consume quite a few clock cycles and introduce latency as a result. On modern systems, though, it is much better. Not sure if it works correctly using ASIO drivers or not, so results may vary. I may be mistaken, much has changed in digital audio in the last ten years. I usually just reach for the volume button if something is too quiet or loud.
Tom, FWIW, I always go to -0.5db for most tracks. Some I have to put down a db or three if the perceived loudness is out of range. This is usually only for the odd track I use to torture test, though, as the perceived loudness is usually a case of being bass heavy + compression beyond the fun range.
Other tracks, though, have so little compression and such a high dynamic range that other than a few short passages within the track are too quiet. It can make it challenging to work stuff like into a demo.
Good to know - Thanks!
Just waiting on a few new CDs to arrive and I'll actually have my own demo this year!
In Audacity I've been trimming a few single cycle noise spikes with the "repair" function. By taking out a few spikes I've been able to amplify to bring up the level.
In Audacity I've been trimming a few single cycle noise spikes with the "repair" function. By taking out a few spikes I've been able to amplify to bring up the level.
I've used a similar trick with Audacity.
Hey, I recognize 2 of the house demo tracks. ;-) Avratz will be a test for the little woofers.
In Audacity I've been trimming a few single cycle noise spikes with the "repair" function. By taking out a few spikes I've been able to amplify to bring up the level.
I've used a similar trick with Audacity.
Hey, I recognize 2 of the house demo tracks. ;-) Avratz will be a test for the little woofers.
Looking forward to the weekend
Ron
Avrats is straight off your demo sampler. Many thanks for that. It’s a superb collection of tracks.
I got my Demo done last night - first shot making one of these; hopefully it doesn't suck. The tricky part is finding sections of songs that have good dynamic range and some variety.
More than zero, less than a grand? I'm not going to disclose the cost. Though for future events, as the capacity needs to increase, cost might rise and then things will be different. The 2015-2017 demos take nearly 3 GB in their uncompressed form, so as the archive grows, larger drives will be needed. Of course, we'll see how this all works out this year.
= Howard Stark: "This is the key to the future. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out."
Man, I'm down to only 3 evenings left before I leave for Iowa and I am STILL making incrementally small voicing changes to my hybrid OB project. Why oh why can't I get on this stuff sooner?
More than zero, less than a grand? I'm not going to disclose the cost. Though for future events, as the capacity needs to increase, cost might rise and then things will be different. The 2015-2017 demos take nearly 3 GB in their uncompressed form, so as the archive grows, larger drives will be needed. Of course, we'll see how this all works out this year.
I'm just looking for a source for a project. Dare I say, a recipe book distribution of my wife's family cookbook. I assume you probably had researched this. I'll hit you up at the event, or a PM next time.
Man, I'm down to only 3 evenings left before I leave for Iowa and I am STILL making incrementally small voicing changes to my hybrid OB project. Why oh why can't I get on this stuff sooner?
Just an FYI for listening in the room when we aren't in full demo mode Saturday:
The front end I'm bringing will have: Bluetooth with AptX (to DAC), USB (to DAC), Optical (to DAC), RCA, 3.5mm inputs. I think that will have us covered for casual listening. I'm just missing balanced/XLR.
= Howard Stark: "This is the key to the future. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out."
I am curious with the auto play of the personal demo, are you giving it a specific name or just a track in a folder to run?
I actually wrote an application that scans for target file locations. When you put in the drive, the application detects the playlist on it and tells Foobar2000 to play it. I wanted to work around Autorun/Autoplay because you know, security and all that jazz!
= Howard Stark: "This is the key to the future. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out."
Just an FYI for listening in the room when we aren't in full demo mode Saturday:
The front end I'm bringing will have: Bluetooth with AptX (to DAC), USB (to DAC), Optical (to DAC), RCA, 3.5mm inputs. I think that will have us covered for casual listening. I'm just missing balanced/XLR.
Just to make sure... it will be plug-n-play with the Samson amp that @ScottS is lending us, yes?
Just an FYI for listening in the room when we aren't in full demo mode Saturday:
The front end I'm bringing will have: Bluetooth with AptX (to DAC), USB (to DAC), Optical (to DAC), RCA, 3.5mm inputs. I think that will have us covered for casual listening. I'm just missing balanced/XLR.
Just to make sure... it will be plug-n-play with the Samson amp that @ScottS is lending us, yes?
Unbalanced RCA out up to 3V RMS. If we need RCA to XLR, I think I have some here. Now the technical guy in me wants to note: For safety there is an output cap filter on the deck. It is a heavy duty one, but with a low amp impedance like the Samson, we will get a roll-off in the bass region, about F3 of 7 hz. Not that we'd want to send 7 hz signals to our speakers.
= Howard Stark: "This is the key to the future. I'm limited by the technology of my time, but one day you'll figure this out."
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Other tracks, though, have so little compression and such a high dynamic range that other than a few short passages within the track are too quiet. It can make it challenging to work stuff like into a demo.
Replay gain is a good tool, I feel it to be generally transparent and latency free. Years ago, plug-ins like those would consume quite a few clock cycles and introduce latency as a result. On modern systems, though, it is much better. Not sure if it works correctly using ASIO drivers or not, so results may vary. I may be mistaken, much has changed in digital audio in the last ten years. I usually just reach for the volume button if something is too quiet or loud.
Just waiting on a few new CDs to arrive and I'll actually have my own demo this year!
1. I Honestly Love You – Susan Wong
2. Yesterday – Beatles
3. Avratz – Infected Mushroom
4. Luna – Ann Wilson
5. My Dear Frodo – Howard Shore (The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey – OST)
6. Boulevard of Broken Hearts – Slash (feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators)
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