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RE: Compressing Classical Music is a Bad Idea.

*** For the first five minutes the peak to average ratio on both recordings was 23 db. I think this is typical of most classical recordings and represents the normal dynamics of orchestral performance. ***

Well, I have recorded orchestras before, and I can assure you +30 to +40 dB is common (at least, for the orchestras I have recorded). In fact, it can exceed +50 dB.

I have also recorded acoustic pianos, and I have definitely captured +30dB for piano performances (including mine), on several occasions. Depends on the hall acoustics though. As for recordings of your wife's playing, remember that analog tape acts as a peak limiter.

Also as a reference, the La Boheme LP I converted to digital last week has a peak to average ratio of +30 dB. In fact, a lot LPs, even non classical ones, have peak to average ratios anywhere from +20 to +30 dB.

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