Peter Ostry wrote: > On 01.10.2006, at 10:52, Pete Thomas wrote: > >> If you want to leave headroom the ideal amount would be the amount by >> which you raise the level in mastering, so you either need a crystal >> ball or you could master, save settings and then remix to allow for >> the >> exact amount. > > In case of external mastering: what for is the crystal ball? True, but the OP is discussing mastering their own stuff. If it's going to an external mastering studio though I would use Crystal Ball, my favourite plugin (Intel version out soon I've heard) Although > I like these analog devices ;-) why not just leave enough, 3 dB or > more? I guess the mastering engineer has a volume fader and he can be > told to make the piece loud or only increase dynamics or whatever is > expected. I used to leave 2 -3 dB, but the mastering engineer I use now says not to bother. -- Pete Thomas www.petethomas.co.uk Logic Tutorials, Hints, Tips, free Icons, Environments EXS Instruments (donationware) ***Please support my trek in the Andes in aid of APEC*** ***info & sponsorship: http://www.justgiving.com/petethomas***