Recording WAV files w/EAC and clipping

2003-02-07 23:25:37

I'm trying to figure out where I should set the recording volume on EAC when recording a wav file. When is it considered clipping, when the two bars go pass  the 0 dB? Which peek level is best recommended  so there is no clipping but loud enough for good qaulity. Also, is there a better program for recording wavs(recording...not ripping) or is EAC the most recommended for this?


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Recording WAV files w/EAC and clipping

Reply #1 – 2003-02-08 05:13:52

>>>'When is it considered clipping, when the two bars go pass the 0 dB?'<<<

technically yes, when you exceed the maximum permitted level the waveform gets truncated and harsh distortion will be added to the signal. clipping can be avoided by having plenty of headroom and being careful with dynamics compression

>>>'Which peek level is best recommended so there is no clipping but loud enough for good qaulity.'<<<

if you are recording a 16-bit wave, i recommend getting the peak amplitude as closely as possible to 0 dB to get maximum resolution. you don't necessarily have to hit 0 dB all the time. just make sure your peaks are somewhere between -5 and -1 dB (if possible). if the signal goes over 0 dB often, try reducing your input levels

if you have a high quality 24-bit soundcard, then you can record wave files in 24-bit resolution and leave more headroom

>>>'Also, is there a better program for recording wavs'<<<

there are other programs that can do this. most sound editors, like sound forge, samplitude, cooledit, wavelab, are capable of recording