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Flac signal level

Hi,

I've been encoding a few CDs in FLAC...I want to make sure my settings are as optimal as possible before I go on an encoding 'binge'!  I'm using EAC/FLAC/AccurateRip and Foobar to add Replay Gain...I'm playing these files through Slimserver/Squeezebox.  The rips I'm doing are 'approved' by the software.

One thing in common in the five musically varied CDs I've encoded so far is that the FLAC files (when listened with my ears and eyes through the VU meter on the Squeezebox interface) have low levels compared to the equivalent MP3 files I've encoded myself with Lame...as well, the sound is not as dynamic as when I A/B with the CDs (both SB & CD going through the digital outs in the same amp).

Is there something potentially wrong with my settings to explain such results?

Thank you.

Flac signal level

Reply #1 –
It is possible that you are replaygaining the files. It is hard to say without knowing the exact command line you are using.

Basically ReplayGain will make all the songs the same loudness. Whereas your MP3 files are not replaygained, so they are showing the same variability of differently mastered CDs (generally modern CDs are mastered a lot louder than older CDs).
 

Flac signal level

Reply #2 –
Thanks for the reply.  I'll keep experimenting with the encoding and different settings.


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It is possible that you are replaygaining the files. It is hard to say without knowing the exact command line you are using.

Basically ReplayGain will make all the songs the same loudness. Whereas your MP3 files are not replaygained, so they are showing the same variability of differently mastered CDs (generally modern CDs are mastered a lot louder than older CDs).