ezkcdude Wrote: > I am using MP3Gain to make the adjustements, and wonder whether I should > set the "Target" volume to a high (>100 dB) or low (<90 dB). The main > issue I see is clipping. As was discussed in another thread, many of > the CD's nowadays are so loud (>100 dB), that it would seem that you > need to have a replaygain that is even higher, just to prevent clipping > of these CD's. So, I'm leaning towards the higher level of gain, which > will prevent clipping of these CD's and just raise the level of the > quiter CD's. Does this make sense?
I'm not sure I understand your question... but I'll take a stab. I beleive the clipping you mention is only an issue for lossy files (e.g. MP3's) and is introduced during transcoding. This type of clipping can be adressed by =lowering= the ovrerall gain of the album or individual tracks. Lossless file formats (e.g. FLAC) never clip (AFAIK)... unless the source was clipped originally. If the source had clipping (due to poor "loud" compressed mastering) you are out of luck. Adjusting gain won't do anything but adjust the percieved volume.... it cannot repair or replace missing information. Also... I'm not certain if MP3Gain uses Replaygain tags at all, or if it actually modifies the MP3 file(?) Can't remember... but I don't think it's a good idea to use both. -- Yannzola ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yannzola's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=874 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18948 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
