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Participant
August 12, 2020
Question

Track and master level differences

  • August 12, 2020
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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_
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 12, 2020

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.

Participant
August 13, 2020

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

SteveG_AudioMasters_
Community Expert
Community Expert
August 13, 2020

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.