What dB should my master be Ableton?

0dB digital is full scale meaning you absolutely cannot go any louder. Don’t worry about your master not being high, you can always raise the level of the track once it’s mixed down. 0dB is definitely not a target, -6dB at most is a good guideline.

What should a mastered track peak to?

Generally a safe spot is around -0.1 to -0.3dB FS. You don’t want to hit a point where you’re peaking, as that will introduce distortion, especially when dithering down to mp3, but you want to utilize as much of the dynamic range of the audio file as possible.

What dB should final mix be?

So long as your mixes give the mastering engineer room to work, and cover your noise floor, then you’re in a good range. I recommend mixing at -23 dB LUFS, or having your peaks be between -18dB and -3dB.

What should my mix peak at?

Mix loudness varies on a case by case basis, but most mastering engineers recommend around -6dB Peak loudness, with an average of -18 LUFS integrated.

What DB should a master be?

How loud should your master be? Shoot for about -23 LUFS for a mix, or -6db on an analog meter. For mastering, -14 LUFS is the best level for streaming, as it will fit the loudness targets for the majority of streaming sources. With these targets, you’re good to go!

Should you record at DB?

You should record vocals at an average of -18dB for 24-bit resolution. The loudest parts of the recording should peak at -10dB and be lowest at -24dB. This is to keep an even balance on the level of the vocals without distortion.

What dB level should I master at?

A good rule of thumb is to keep steady signals such as rhythm guitars, synths or pads at somewhere between -20 and -16 dBFS, with transient peaks (such as occur from drums and percussive instruments) no higher than -6 dBFS.

What dB should my snare be at?

Start by setting the snare fader at 0 dB and bringing the rest of the drum mix in around it. The snare is the foundation of the backbeat, and typically one of the loudest elements in the mix. Next, bring the kick fader up until it sounds almost as loud as the snare.

What should my LUFS range be?

-9 to -13
A good setting would be from -9 to -13 LUFS with the dynamic range reading on LEVELS not exceeding 8DR. This preset is get your track sounding great when played back through large sound systems. The louder club tracks sit around -4 to -6 ST LUFS during the drops.

What is true peak level?

True Peak is a peak level measurement which takes into account inter-sample peaks. In post production, audio is generally expected to be mixed to a loudness recommendation/specification, before submission. In music, loudness specs are less strict, but it makes sense to familiarise yourself with these measurements.