Gorging on Sound
"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
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I disagree with a number of your points. I have to review an SQ LP (!!!)
for
rec.music.classical.recordings, so I don't have time right at the moment.
This afternoon, perhaps.
Yes, I would like to hear your recordings. I can play multi-ch SACD and
7.1
Blu-ray audio.
Sound is recorded on ordinary CDs, as DTS files made from 16 bit 44.1 K. I
play it thru my DVD player simply because that is the only player that has
Toslink digital out.
What I am struggling with right now, production-wise, is the balance of
front and rear channels. Do I leave them as recorded, or should I normalize
them both to sound the same volume (in general), or what? I have noticed
that in my home system the rear channels were always too weak to decode my
recordings effectively. BUT - do I adjust my playback settings or do I add 4
or 5 dB to my rear channels during editing? I have done a little of each,
but my goal is to have my system set so that it will play most material
correctly. If I have that calibrated by ear just right, then I will produce
to that standard and see where the chips lie. I suspect that I will want all
channels of generally equal volume, such that if I record some outdoor
ambience it will be equal in all directions. I must see if the AGC on the
Zoom will do that automatically, or does it favor the front.
What would be a good natural pink noise for me - a waterfall? An audience
applause? Naw - you always get these "pop clappers" that try to be the
loudest.
Please do write about your disagreements with some of my points. I love to
talk about this stuff.
Gary Eickmeier
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