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Re: playback level

Subject: Re: playback level
From: madl74
Date: Tue Aug 13, 2013 2:03 pm ((PDT))
> Perhaps another way to think about this issue is that nature soundscape r=
ecordings frequently have a large dynamic range and ofter start off quiet. =
 So I'm trying to think of a way to clue the listener that the track starts=
 soft but gets much louder and they should keep that fact in mind when sett=
ing their listening volume.  A few seconds of 1K tone at the beginning coul=
d be effective but really obnoxious.  Anyone have an effective solution?

Fred.

Edit in a louder item at the start, then let it fall quiet for the rest or=

introduce it in a low voice but at a reasonable listening level. Quick fade=

out, then fade in the low level track.

1Khz is brutal but if you have to introduce tone, use "musical A" 440Hz or=

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