The level meter is so sensitive:-)

i knew the Logic level meter is that kind of said "digital meter". but i'm still lost
in it. what's exactly the "digital" here mean? seems it's related with frequencies and spectrum. any one knows that?

maybe not. specially that output tracks. the same audio tracks data, in Cubase SX3 never clip but in Logic....i have to pull down tracks' level down much.
i can handle the clip level on multi-tracks by my experience in both ProTools and CubaseSX. but in Logic, sometime i have to pull down fader again and again...

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Level Meter Plug In -VS- Output 1/2 meter...Inconsistencies...

I'm mixing an 18 minute long recording for vinyl release. The vinyl pressing company has a minimum dbl on recordings they master and press. If the level is under, they charge hundreds of dollars more to re master and increase the volume via massive compression.
So to check and double check the overall volume in Logic Express 8, all I can find for a meter is the "Level Meter" in the visualization plug in toolbox. So I have the Level Meter "plugged" into the Output 1/2 track...The problem with the Level Meter is that it is showing levels around 8 dbl lower than the Output 1/2 meter. This could potentially be an expensive discrepancy not to mention may have a negative effect on the end product's sound quality.

Eriksimon wrote:
If you used a meter as an insert, it comes, like other effects plugins, before the fader. Sorry, I didn't read attentively the first time.
Still, the effect is the same as pre-fader metering. The signal passes the meter before it goes to the fader. If you turn pre-fader metering on you'll see that your faders don't affect the channel strip level meters anymore and behave like inserted level meters as well.
So if you lower the fader on channel 1&2 so you no longer see clipping, how does it work?
1. Does it lower the output simply telling you that you are not clipping going out from fader 1&2?
or
2. Does it lower the input from all contributing channels so that the source coming to fader 1&2 no longer clips?

Confused with Logic level meter

Hi guys, could anyone help me with some piece of advice?I have a problem with track levels, my mixes are usually quiet, but my aim is to get them to the yet fatiguing but still standard very loud level. Also when mixing I can hear that the arrangement is groovy and punchy, but when I get it through Ozone or Logic mastering plug-ins it turns into a komplete mess without any definition, the waveform of the track is brushed heavily . One person said to get a loud nice master I need to watch the Logic Output fader meter for headroom about 6 or 3 dbs before zero and RMS about -9 db, the thing is I'm konfused now with the Level meter as RMS showing displays red klips , but the signal is actually lower, and I can see it, for ex. when klipping the signal is about - 15 dbs RMS, could anyone explain me the real way to get loud tracks, and what approximate settings should I stick to, as it starts getting on my nerves already cause I start to think I just can't do music..

First, try to separate the concepts of mixing and mastering. They're two entirely different processes. I'd suggest you first concentrated on getting your mix 'right' for you, and don't worry about the relative loudness until you've completed this first mixing stage. I wrote a brief blog post about this here which might help a little.
In general terms, you don't need to worry about occasional high levels on your individual tracks - only on mix bus on your stereo output, where a good peak level might be around -8 dbFS. That's the only place where you can't 'go into the red.'
Once you have your mix as good as you can get it, *regardless of volume,* then open that bounced file in a new Logic session. That's where you can experiment with Ozone, Adaptive Limiter, Multiband compression and other tools you can try.
You might want to do some further reading about mastering. Here are a few articles/forums which may help get you going:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug04/articles/computermastering.htm
http://community.sonikmatter.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4200-mastering-in-logic /
http://www.musicbizacademy.com/articles/mastering.htm
and there are dozens of posts in this forum - just search for "mastering"

Level meter stops randomly during input

using 64bit Logic 9- latest version. While using a channel with audio input with "I" selected in channel strip, the level meter will randomly go flat but sound is still passing. usually toggling the "R" box will get it working again, but repeatedly it will drop out- anyone experience this?? if so, any conclusions?
thanks!

I suspect a problem with your audio interface. The next time it happens, you could test that theory by trying this. Open Preferences > Audio and uncheck "Enabled" (under "Core Audio"). Press the button Apply Changes. Then check Enabled, and Apply Changes again. Does that fix it? Maybe your audio drivers need an update, or there is some other issue related to your audio interface.

Level meter in record slideshow mode - can I get rid of it?

Keynote '09 has introduced a visible level meter when recording a slideshow. I'm sure this can be a helpful feature, but I'd very much like to be able to get rid of the level meter. Is there any way to do this? I don't see anything in setup preferences that allow you to get rid of it. I often record public lectures, and while having a small red dot in the top left of the screen is not overly distracting, the red dot plus the level meter is too distracting to be used in this context.

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Levels on the main meter do not match levels on a plug-in meter

When I play back a file in either a multi-track project or an audio file project, the levels showing on STP's built-in meters are 6 dB hotter than the levels on a plug-in (eg STP's Multi-Meter). In a multi track project I can adjust for this by bringing either the channel fader or the output fader down by 6 dB. The question is why is this designed this way?
[No other DAW does this. If you set an input and output at 0, the level is at unity in Pro Tools, DP, DSP Quattro, even Final Cut].

There the same in mine . . . except for the fact they have different scales and ratios. For instance -5 is near the middle of the apps meters while it's close to the top of the MultiMeter.
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Is it possible to change the display mode of the dB Number on level meter?

the default dB number just shows up the maxi happened peak level and keeps
holding the level number until the next higher level. any one know if there is any other mode to have?

It's a headroom meter, and can be reset by clicking it (there is a key command for this also).
It's purpose is to let you know the maximum level your channel has reached, and therefore how much headroom you have (or not). I'm not sure what other "modes" you'd want - what did you have in mind?

Signal Level Meter

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Range: 20dBuV ~ 50dBuV
Accuracy: ±20dB (20ºC ± 5ºC)
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Option Range: 20dBuV ~ 50dBuV
Input signal range: ≥ 85dB
Measure accuracy: ± 2.5dB (20ºC ± 5ºC) shut off the carrier
Resolution: 0.5dB
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Input range: 1~100V (AC/DC)
Measured accuracy: ±2V
Resolution: 1V
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Sound Level Meter vi

It would be great if I could manage to have a Sound Level Meter vi. I do not have SVT.
Right now a .vi sharing would be best, but in my mind it is to start to make my own, this kind of tasks make you learn. The problem is time.
Any sharings? Suggestions? I found this in an old post, but, I get this error:
"Poly VI 'AI Acquire Waveform.vi': subVI is missing.
Attachments:
SPL.llb ‏88 KB

AI Acquire Waveform is part of the old traditional DAQ API. You can either replace the traditional DAQ VIs with DAQmx VIs or install traditional DAQ (provided you are on a supported, 32-bit OS). I would recommend the former. The sound level algorithms should still be good. Let us know if you run into issues.
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Diagram or vi for Sound Pressure Level Meter (SPL)

Need help for implementing a Sound Pressure Level Meter (SPL) with LabVIEW 7.1 or 6.3....I must use a microfone and a laptop for my project.....Need diagram or ready vi ....!!!
How can I make an A,B,C Weighting Filter vi for my Sound Pressure Level Meter project....???
If there is one already made or you can give me any help please send it to me.......[email protected]
Thanks.....

Search the archives. A similar question about the weighting filters was posted within the past month or two, if I recall correctly. I am not aware of any ready-built VIs, but the filter specs are published (Google A-weighting).
Also be careful with the frequency response of inexpensive microphones. They can skew the results substantially if you do not have some way to measure and compenste for the response.
Lynn

Input level - meter?

This might seem like a stupid question, but I need to ask it as the GB help doesn't explain it clearly. Where should one set input level for recording and where does one MONITOR that level via a meter reading (to check for clipping, etc)? This seems like such a basic need, so I'm confused to why it's not clearer.
I'm using an M-Audio FW410 which has it's own software mixer, but from their manual it seems the input level should be set from within GB.
I've experimented with the Recording Level slider in GB and even when it's not greyed out I'm not hearing a difference in signal, even if I turn it to 0. Do I actually have to go to the Sound control panel in System Preferences for this? I should mention I'm recording a "real instrument" track and my signal is coming through loud and clear.
The only two level meters I see from within GB are for each track's volume (which is just for mixing and/or monitoring while recording, correct?) and the master volume slider/meter at the bottom.
thanks,
Scott

The meter on each input should be reading at a sensible level: not over-peaking but not too low either. The main control has no effect on these levels, only on the final mix. For example, if the main control was at a normal setting, and you had a number of channels all at a high level, then they would add together and you would need to bring the final level down to prevent it over-peaking. The level should be set sensible at every stage.
You set the input in the GarageBand Preferences, so this will show what you are using. If you have your interface selected then the internal mic is not in use.

Audio Level Meter

Does anyone know where I can find an audio level meter that is either written in Swing or can be integrated with my Swing app?
I have not found anything in my web searches that really makes sense.

I've just started looking for the exact same thing. I'm glad
you posted first, I think you've explained the need better than I
would have been able to. I was thinking I may have to use an
embeded SWF, but the only thing I've found was in AS3.
http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/3/html/help.html?content=Working_with_Sound_14.html
I too will be checking out the asFFT Xtra.

Is there a simple sound level meter for iTunes for windows ?

I'm trying to check the sound level of my music in iTunes and was wondering if there is a simple sound level meter plug-in for iTunes out there.

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Question about Level Meter Plug in

I know how to change the channel meter between pre/post fader metering is there a way to do this with Logic's Level Meter plug in and with Inspector?

Plugins are always pre-fader, as the audio path hits the plugins and then goes into the fader.
What you'd have to do is route your audio through a fader (eg aux channel) to control the level, and then leave the fader on your output set to 0dB and meter in your plugins on that.

Input level meter in Audition CS5.5

I can't find an input level meter in audition CS5.5. I have to go my windows 7 control panel find me device and set the levels. So, to set levels I have to have two windows open, one control panel audio adjustment window and one soundbooth window where I actually record and watch meter, then I erase and record for real.
I must be overlooking something -- every other audio program I have ever used lets you set input levels while watching the meter. I've been through the help, and Googled it and I can't figure it out. In Audition, how do I set input levels from within Audition CS5.5 (not in windows 7 control panel)?
Thanks!

Short answer, no!
Audition merely records EXACTLY what the input device is sending to it. In normal useage the "level" of the signal to be recorded would be set externally, e.g. by use of an audio mixer or a "gain" control on the input device. I assume you are recording by using a line or mic plugged straight to your computer? In which case, the Windows Audio Control Panel is the only way to set levels.
Jeff

The level meter is so sensitive:-)

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