STPLE Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Total stupid question - just trying to understand the Helix. If this has already been addressed I'm sorry. I've been looking. Why are the third party IRs default set to -18.0db?? I usually end up leaving them at about -9 or -7db but for no good reason. I'd like to know more about it if possible. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Igloo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 For use in DAWs, IRs are applied to tracks that have already been tracked and boosted to line level. In Helix, they're at instrument level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STPLE Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Gotcha. So -14db is basically getting back it down from line level for Helix in a preset - right? Any advice on bumping up the level?? Or is it usually best to leave it (avoid clipping, etc.)? I know ultimately use your ears but just trying to understand it a bit better. thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Igloo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 -18dB is a good average, but there's nothing wrong with boosting it if you like. But yeah, watch out for clipping the outputs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRMark Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 This may explain things a bit. http://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-how-much-headroom-should-i-leave-24-bit-recording 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klangmaler Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 This may explain things a bit. http://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-how-much-headroom-should-i-leave-24-bit-recording Good explanation for headroom handling in general! For many recording guys this should be an enlightenment: Don't get 'hot' too soon ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasdadgad Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Don't get 'hot' too soon ;) Good advice that goes far beyond the musical realm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I think it depends on the IR as well. I made some from Mama Bear that end up needing to be between -6 and 0db. They're normalized, but I suspect that some of the stuff that's out there is more compressed and therefore needs the lower level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STPLE Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thanks guys. Boy the more I learn the less I realize I know. Now that I kinda understand the concept I won't be so quick to turn those up and make them louder right off the bat. Thank again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekpimp Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 with the 3 Sigma IRs, I usually set the level @ -21.5 db, which typically matches the loudness of a stock cab block. for reference, I'm running FRFR into a pair of Atomic wedges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STPLE Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Ok. Cool. I only so far have bought 3 sigma & some OH IRs. That is good to know. Thanks! I'll try that out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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