Mixdown exports a -3db peak file, after limiting to a metered -0db brick wall.

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Hi guys,

I have an issue that is driving me crazy. I am successfully mixing music project that are limited with a brick wall limiter to 0db peak. Each time I export my file, I get a -3db peak output ave file, why.

Strangly, upon importing to a new empty multitrack, with fafer and master fader set to 0db, the track (soloed in attached image) peaks at 0db and the master fader shows a -3db peak. How and why is this happening?

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default0fls8sk4mckdAuthor

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Ans here is a screenshot of my playing back to the exported mix, on a new track, soloed, with master bus effect turned off.

It's sitting around -6-7db. Miles too soft!

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default0fls8sk4mckdAuthor

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Here is my multitrack pan setting for the above screen shot.

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default0fls8sk4mckdAuthor

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I can't figure out why my export file is so soft. All plugins are licensed and good.

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SteveG_AudioMasters_

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It isn't a bug; the explanation is here.

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default0fls8sk4mckdAuthor

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I'll check on this setting now, re -3db center pan, thank you. It makes sense, although, my last test export came in at -6db and the center pan is set to -3db. So I'm still working through this.

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