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RE: LP recordings: Normalization and limiter

Hi Tom

I sort of do what you are doing for Normalization except I do it manually to ensure that the original dynamic range is preserved as far as possible.
I search for transient pops and clicks that would upset the actual signal peak determination and remove them, then analyse the waveform for loudness in the same way as you - the results give me all the information I need on peak sample amplitude, true signal peak, average rms level etc. With singles or LPs that have sides or tracks recorded at obviously different levels, I compare the average RMS level and then use the Gain function to rescale the tracks/sides to a similar level as the reference. Once combined, I then apply the Normalize function in RX to set my preferred maximum level.

As far as my preferred sample rate goes, I originally went for 24176 as my reference which allows a straightfoward downsample to Redbook and easy conversion to single or double speed DSD. However, I shifted to just going straight to 2496 and not fuss with DSD - I just create a DVD Audio ISO file and playback that back with a PC through my Hifi or burn a DVD if I want to give it to a friend who still uses an Oppo universal player.

I couldn't be bothered chopping up the DSD file into individual tracks!

How old is your Tascam? Sadly my DA-3000 is failing - the headphone amplifier stopped working some years ago. Now, periodically, it will stall and stop writing files to the memory card (which is fine). I bought it around 2014 and got about 5 years out of it before it started playing up. I hope yours lasts better!

I use an RME ADI-2 Pro FS now as well as a Benchmark ADC1 USB (which was bought in 2006 and still going strong!)
Regards Anthony

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