Tuning for recording

[Michael J]

I'm going to record onto my computer with a new mixer- and i was wondering if there are any settings besides record volume i should be aware of when tuning computer wise. The first mix i did with this mixer came out way too muddy basswise and i want to be sure to make this sharp8)

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[BureOne]

Check the bass knob on the eq. have it in the middle or just slightly beyond that. Also, if it does record with too much bass, (depending on what your using to record) you can then edit the sounds (bass, treble, etc) before saving the actual mix.

[Taylor Norris]

Watch the gain levels on your mixer. Dont let them get above +4 dB....3 red marks on the Pioneer 600. What program/devices are you using to record? The meters within your recording program should be as close to 0 dB as possible w/o going over. Anything above 0 dB on a digital system is clipping and will sound like shit. If your using a M-Box or other I/O device....play a record @ +4 on your mixer and then adjust the gain on the I/O so the meters in your rec. program are nice and hot w/o clipping.

Hope this can help

[BobbyJassi]

i always keep the levels at around 0db, channels and master. if you need the sound louder turn up your monitor/amp. :)

[Taylor Norris]

If your using the RCA rec. outs the master level will not affect the rec. level....only the gains and channel/cross faders will. The master fader will only affect the rec. levels if your rec. from the master outs. Also, if your not using a I/O device sometimes the signal isnt hot enough for the rec. program and will sound weak @ 0 dB from the mixer. If you are using and I/O you can keep the levels @ 0 dB on the mixer and bump up the trim on the I/O.