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Participant
Aug 12, 2020 6:03 PM UTC
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Track and master level differences

Hi everyone

When I open a multitrack project, the original signal on track 1 for example has a correct level but the master comes with a few dbs less.

Both the master and the track are at 0 dbs, so I don't understand where the difference comes from.

I appreciate any advice to review it.

Thank you

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SteveG_AudioMasters_
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Aug 12, 2020 9:28 PM UTC

The answer to this is in this thread. Unfortunately the link in the thread doesn't work any more, but the actual explanation is there at a basic level - it's all to do with pan law settings and headroom.

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Participant
Aug 13, 2020 6:14 AM UTC

OK thanks. I've tried that but it doesn't change anything. the master keeps marking 3 dbs less than the track ... I'll keep on investigating. Thank you

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SteveG_AudioMasters_
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 13, 2020 8:25 AM UTC

The reason you are seeing no difference is likely to be because you're trying to apply a change to an existing session, and that won't work. If you want to see a change, you have to apply it to a new session or edit an existing session file.

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