Subject:Limiting problem with Normalizing

Posted by: wheat667

Date:2/16/2009 7:12:01 PM

I'd appreciate any advice here.

I'm Normalizing my wave file with these settings:
Avg RMS
Apply Dynamic compression is selected
Attack time = Release = 100ms
I'm normalizing to about -13db
Equal Loudness contour is not checked

Not matter what level I Normalize to, the left channel is limited to -0.5db and the Right channel to -0.0 db.

I'm SF6. Is something wrong here?

Subject:RE: Limiting problem with Normalizing

Reply by: musicvid10

Date:2/17/2009 8:25:32 AM

If your average program level is already higher than the RMS compression level you choose, normalizing will have no effect.

This can come into play if you are working with a highly compressed source like some rock music, or field recordings that are clipped, etc.

So, if you set your RMS norm to -13dB, and your track is already at -12dB RMS, there will be no change. It's easy to check in advance by clicking "Scan Levels."

Subject:RE: Limiting problem with Normalizing

Reply by: wheat667

Date:2/17/2009 5:33:43 PM

thanks. I was able to move up the L channel of the wave file by Normalizing just the L channel.

Subject:RE: Limiting problem with Normalizing

Reply by: Geoff_Wood

Date:2/18/2009 1:29:01 PM

Changing the normalisation on one channel only will stuff up your stereo imaging. Is there any reason both channels need to be exactly equal ?

geoff