volume is low but peak is too high

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volume is low but peak is too high

Postby maybe » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:40 am

my sound peak is too high and volume is low..
how can i make sound dynamic?
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Re: volume is low but peak is too high

Postby Alan Shields » Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:41 am

It seems as if it is already dynamic and you want to make it less so. Try this:
1. Insert a compressor.
2. Slowly bring down the threshold until only the peaks are being affected. Use the gain reduction meter for this.
3. Adjust the ratio and the attack and decay until everything is as even as you require. Use your ears for this.
4. It will be a lot quieter than before (but also more even) so bring up the volume either by turning up the fader or inserting a Gain plug-in after the compressor.

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Re: volume is low but peak is too high

Postby maybe » Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:46 pm

i got it!! thank you for your help. have a nice day
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Re: volume is low but peak is too high

Postby Alan Shields » Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:08 pm

You're very welcome.

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