"Sound Check" - Setting 1 volume level burning multiple tracks-iTunes7.1.1

Hi,
I've tried to get one playback level after burning many tracks onto 1 CD.
I found the Sound Check option under Preferences/Advanced/Burning; but, I still get one or more tracks still out of level with others (a shock to one's hearing on playback).
Any help to obtain the desired result would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Max

NO REPLY TO DATE (from June 07)?
Hi,
I've tried to get one playback level after burning
many tracks onto 1 CD.
found the Sound Check option under
Preferences/Advanced/Burning; but, I still get one
or more tracks still out of level with others (a
shock to one's hearing on playback).
Any help to obtain the desired result would be much
appreciated.
Thanks,
Max

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