On Wed, Sep 25, 2002 at 09:12:22 +0100, Bob Ham wrote: > On Wed, 2002-09-25 at 15:38, Steve Harris wrote: > > I know a VU meter in a PCM system is about as much use as an underwater > > hairdryer > > I don't know. Why is useless? :)
Because vu meters only give you an idea of the average amplitude over a fairly long time, and say nothing about peaks, so there no good for detecting 'overs' in digital systems. However if you're using jack to feed 1/2" tape or broadcast FM then the're possibly useful. Hands up all those who record to multitrack analogue tape ;) - Steve
