I've been doing a bit of home mastering on some tracks. I usually have something like this
Precision Multiband -> Fairchild -> Precision EQ -> Precision Limiter
I set the Precision Limiter Output to -.10dB and then adjust the input gain until it peaks at the -.10dB at the loudest parts, but doesn't press it there the entire time....just the loudest parts
What I've noticed is that this produces a VERY loud mix...almost too loud. When I compare it to professional mixes, my mix is actually noticibly louder (which I don't think is a good thing). Given all of the \"loudness wars\" talk out there (pros going for max loudness), I'm surprised how loud my mixes are compared to CDs in my collection (and confused as to how/why mine would be that much louder).
I was wondering what target output others use on the precision limiter and how far they drive the gain? Are you also surprised at how loud your mixes get w/ the precision limiter?
Precision Multiband -> Fairchild -> Precision EQ -> Precision Limiter
I set the Precision Limiter Output to -.10dB and then adjust the input gain until it peaks at the -.10dB at the loudest parts, but doesn't press it there the entire time....just the loudest parts
What I've noticed is that this produces a VERY loud mix...almost too loud. When I compare it to professional mixes, my mix is actually noticibly louder (which I don't think is a good thing). Given all of the \"loudness wars\" talk out there (pros going for max loudness), I'm surprised how loud my mixes are compared to CDs in my collection (and confused as to how/why mine would be that much louder).
I was wondering what target output others use on the precision limiter and how far they drive the gain? Are you also surprised at how loud your mixes get w/ the precision limiter?