Recording & Mixing

Gain Staging - Episode 1

May 11, 2023
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INSIGHT

Avoid Clipping for Clean Audio

  • Clipping occurs when signal levels exceed system limits, causing unpleasant distortion.
  • Proper gain staging avoids clipping and keeps signals within the system's range.
INSIGHT

Noise Challenges in Analog Tape

  • Noise, like hiss, is inherent in all audio equipment but is less problematic today.
  • Analog tape had high noise levels, requiring careful gain staging to mask noise with signal.
ADVICE

Gain Staging Eases Workflow

  • Gain staging eases workflow by ensuring levels are correct, so you can focus on creativity.
  • Keeping levels consistent optimizes technical quality and prepares audio for final output.
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