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Old 04-20-2003, 12:51 AM
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Default Re: Drumset Recording Levels

I would say the only regular guideline is to always leave some headroom, 6-8dB below fullscale is pretty safe.
The drummer I regularly record always hits the snare and bass drum harder during the take(s) than he does when setting levels. Or he hits everything harder!
A fast compressor (and I mean fast) can be a real help on your snare before protools inputs.
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