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You can apply level control to suit your own preference in this regard, using the separate
Record
(and
Stream
)
level controls discussed shortly. For example, levels set at -20dBFS in the
Record Configuration
panel
approximate typical professional practice. This has no impact on levels at the system’s audio o
utputs, and
all but ensures clipping in recorded files will be avoided.
Advanced users can thus record files conforming to regional standards or personal preference, substantially
reduce the possibility of audio clipping in recorded files, and even adjust the level on the fly if necessary.
The main point to remember from all of this is that for digital audio recording “less is often more”. When it
comes to levels, by all means go as high as necessary
–
but it’s equally practical to go no higher than nece
ssary.
Hint: The Audio Mixer also provides Compressor/Limiters for each input and output. These can also be
invaluable in defeating clipping due to over-modulation.
16.9.2
STREAM
Level controls for the stereo audio that accompanies
Streaming
outputs are provided in the
Output
Configuration
SECTION 16.10
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
The controls for all inputs (including internal audio sources)
as well as the
Effects
,
Stream
,
Aux
and
Master
output
groups
include a configuration button shown when you move the
mouse over the input label.
T
he familiar ‘gear’
icon opens the advanced
Audio
Configuration
panel. We touched on this panel briefly when
we discussed selecting and configuring
Connections
for
external audio inputs. The
Audio Configuration
panel (Figure
209) offers many more important features and controls,
however. Let’s explore these now.
16.10.1
INPUT TAB
A
UDIO
D
ELAY
Audio and video arriving at inputs in sync will
maintain
sync
throughout the system to output or recording.
However, you should note that
upstream
issues
can cause
video to arrive at system later than the corresponding sound.
To mitigate this sort of external problem, the Audio Mixer
provides an adjustable
Audio Delay
feature.
FIGURE 209