Did a search and found adequate information. But i'd like to clarify something I am experiencing..

I have an "RCA to 6.35" cable from my mixers 'master out' to my soundcards in 'ports'







The problem is that while I maintain all levels between 0 to +3b on my mixer and it sounds perfect on my "mixing speakers"... it records much quieter on my computer... the .wav file in soundforge has a lot of volume space left over once recorded..

I can easily normalize it and raise the volume manually in soundforge... but I would like to know what is the cause of this?

I have checked all soundcard line/in volumes and all that... but I cant seem to figure out what it is.

If I blast the gain on my mixer and raise the levels... only then does it begin to sound how it should on my computer monitors... but then my mixer is clipping well above 5+db... even though it sounds good on the computer monitors..

What could be the problem?

First off you have to realize the meter on your mixer might well innacurate or does not portrait the actual Main output.

Secondly you must keep in mind that you MUST keep the level below 0 db when recording on your computer. If you hit 0 db it's too late .... digital clipping.

There really isn't a problem and it better for you to give it some space. Possibly raise the level on the computer a little more and most of it work on raising the level to optimal levels after recording is completed as you'll have better options of control.

Awsome, thanks for that Jdat..

So your saying that its normal for it to be recording at such a minimal level onto my computer?

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Originally posted by Sound O fTrance Awsome, thanks for that Jdat.. So your saying that its normal for it to be recording at such a minimal level onto my computer?

Well it's normal to try and have it record a little lower ( emphasize lower doesn't mean a whole lot lower but a little lower ).
You could try and raise the input level on your soundcard controls.

But don't raise it too much close to 0 db or you may have some clipping without notice.

I usually record with the record level on my PC peaking at around -12dB... maybe a bit excessive, but makes sure I never get anywhere near clipping. I can then normalise it to get it up to a reasonable level.

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