Sound Design - Dynamic Range and Metering

 

- Sound Design - "Dynamic Range and Metering"

What is dynamic range? It is the manner of difference between the softest and loudest sounds of an audio signal, including their decimals and hold.

How does it affect sound recording? Dynamic range can be altered in order to amplify/reduce the volume of loud and quiet sounds.

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Why is metering important? It shows the exact moment-to-moment volume of an instrument and grants more accuracy toward the level of sound quality. It can save you from not knowing whether your sound is too low or too high.

How can it help us with our sound recording? It can be helpful for figuring out the level of intensity in the sound that listeners perceive with their ears. By tinkering with the meter, the right volume can be found that matches your ears.

What happens when the meter runs over level? When the meter runs over level, the audio starts to clip, becoming distorted and low quality.