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How hard should I strive to get maximum signal?

Posted by Phil_in_CA on March 24, 2012 at 18:24:04:
Hello all,

Recently, I have begun to digitize my music collection, and wonder...

Is there a difference between recording at the absolute maximum volume (right up to .5db of clipping on peak program level) and not worrying about it and recording 2-3 db below clipping.

Seems to me I have been told, back in the day, to record as hot as possible without clipping to get the most bit depth in the recording, BUT since I am getting to the point where "senior moments" are starting to occur, I thought I'd ask this august body for input.

I have been spending a significant amount of time tweaking and tweaking to get the volume at just under clipping. It takes some trial and error and analyzing the performance to get it right. I wonder if I am chasing a ghost.

Thanks,
Phil

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