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Matthew Jackson · May 30th, 2007, 03:18 PM

I have an introduction that will start with some light melodic stuff, and then boom into the main theme... What I've done is put the same music file in Audio 1 and then Audio 2... is that bad or bad practice to get a full sound? Is there anything else I should be doing that is the correct way or is this a method?

thanks!
Matt

Steven Gotz · May 30th, 2007, 06:32 PM

If you are looking for a quick way to increase the volume, doubling the audio that way is certainly a valid and easy way to go about it.

Matthew Jackson · May 30th, 2007, 07:36 PM

it seems to work just fine... just wanted some feedback from other folks... just in case it would secretly destroy my whole project from within...

thanks!

Steven Gotz · May 30th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Just be careful not to let the combined volume take you into the red during playback or you will get some nasty clipping.

Matthew Jackson · May 31st, 2007, 04:52 PM

yea, what I've done is put the music (wav) file into Audio 1 and Audio 2, set the volume exactly the same on the clip, and then set the volume the same on the track monitor... then I've gone into my master monitor and come off it just a hair to keep it slightly in the yellow.... is that cool?

Steven Gotz · May 31st, 2007, 05:38 PM

It should be, yes. I stay out of the yellow. In fact, I average about -6dB to make it on par with professional DVDs playing on the same system.

Matthew Jackson · May 31st, 2007, 09:52 PM

-6 at the master level or even track levels? I'll try that as well.

thanks!

Colin Pearce · May 31st, 2007, 10:08 PM

The method we use, which I think would be a lot safer, is to add one or more extra "Volume" audio effects to the effect controls of that clip. Then you can use keyframes to time the introduction of the volume boost.

Steven Gotz · June 1st, 2007, 07:55 AM

I use -6dB at the master. Remember, if you have enough clips at -12dB it adds up pretty fast.

May 30th, 2007, 03:18 PM	#1
Matthew Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 92	music and sound mixing question I have an introduction that will start with some light melodic stuff, and then boom into the main theme... What I've done is put the same music file in Audio 1 and then Audio 2... is that bad or bad practice to get a full sound? Is there anything else I should be doing that is the correct way or is this a method? thanks! Matt

May 30th, 2007, 06:32 PM	#2
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	If you are looking for a quick way to increase the volume, doubling the audio that way is certainly a valid and easy way to go about it. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

May 30th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#4
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	Just be careful not to let the combined volume take you into the red during playback or you will get some nasty clipping. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

May 31st, 2007, 05:38 PM	#6
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	It should be, yes. I stay out of the yellow. In fact, I average about -6dB to make it on par with professional DVDs playing on the same system. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

June 1st, 2007, 07:55 AM	#9
Steven Gotz Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,520	I use -6dB at the master. Remember, if you have enough clips at -12dB it adds up pretty fast. __________________ Steven Gotz http://www.stevengotz.com

May 30th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#3
Matthew Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 92	it seems to work just fine... just wanted some feedback from other folks... just in case it would secretly destroy my whole project from within... thanks!

May 31st, 2007, 04:52 PM	#5
Matthew Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 92	yea, what I've done is put the music (wav) file into Audio 1 and Audio 2, set the volume exactly the same on the clip, and then set the volume the same on the track monitor... then I've gone into my master monitor and come off it just a hair to keep it slightly in the yellow.... is that cool?

May 31st, 2007, 09:52 PM	#7
Matthew Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 92	-6 at the master level or even track levels? I'll try that as well. thanks!

May 31st, 2007, 10:08 PM	#8
Colin Pearce Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 99	The method we use, which I think would be a lot safer, is to add one or more extra "Volume" audio effects to the effect controls of that clip. Then you can use keyframes to time the introduction of the volume boost.