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Old 12-22-2013, 11:08 AM
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If I mix in k20 and then want to master in k14 do I turn down my master faster level 6db before I bounce or do I actually turn down studio Monitors 6db?
Turn down monitors if you want the final product hotter.
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Old 12-22-2013, 11:13 AM
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So I would have to calibrate each time? Is it required that I mix in 20k or can I just mix/master in 14k? Do I need to have the pink noise so that it's input level is 0 or is it supposed to be at the level you want it set to? I'm reading conflicting things about this. Some people say to have both speakers on when you calibrate others say to calibrate one speaker at a time.
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Old 12-22-2013, 11:14 AM
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Calibrate once and mark your gear(speakers for each).
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okay but if I calibrate to -20 with the signal generator at pink noise is my meter supposed to read -20 or 0?
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Old 12-22-2013, 12:26 PM
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0. You set up the SPL first, right? Set mine to 80 rms slow and c. 83 would be just a little to loud for where I live.
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no matter how many times I have the signal generator set to -20 it reads -20 and not 0
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What kind?
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It's the standard signal generator that came with Pro Tools. Do i need it on prefader or postfader? Also I'm reading some sites that the signal generator has to be set as peak while others say rms. Which setting do I use?
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You set up your signal generator in PT on a mono track. Get it all set up. Don't forget to mute channel and set your master and channel fader to unity). Pink noise at RMS at -20. Pan your channel left in PT(calibrate one speaker at a time). Now get a SPL meter(radio shack, App Store) and hold it at ear level where you would be mixing. Better to have a stable surface. Set the SPL to RMS, Slow, C. Set your SPL to 83(what they say us Mastering level, theater level). Un mute signal generator in PT. Turn up your left speaker until the needle says 83 or 0(depends on meter I think). Repeat process for right speaker. When done, take sharpie and mark spot.
Repeat whole process but tell signal generator to do a -14 pink noise(k20 and k14).
This is how I have done it in the last few days. I'm not an expert by any means. But it works.
Then when done you can always go to your marks when your ready to mix or master.
Never turn down your mix😊
Someone please chime in to see if I have been paying attention😳
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but when I do that the input level says -20 no 0 is that problem?
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