WHY?
INPUT:
– 6 dB per channel set in DAW
– refence mixes adjusted to -20 dBFS RMS
– Best resolution of DAW mix faders around neutral position (0 dBFS)
STRATEGIES:
– matching operational range of the plugin by adjusting input signal level e.g. trim
– staying below 0!
– aiming at -6 dBFS peaks (20 dbVU)
OUTPUT:
– Average RMS mix level – 20, -18 dBFS [1]
FREE VST METERS:
– http://www.mzuther.de/en/software/kmeter/ – everything you might need, working fine with maschine studio 2.0 32/64 bit
MORE INFO:
http://www.digido.com/how-to-make-better-recordings-part-2.html
[1] http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/11/25/do-you-know-how-to-read-your-meters/
[2] http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep13/articles/level-headed.htm
