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volatile
volatile
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February 19, 2018
Question

-3db reduction in multitrack mixdowns - yes, this again.

  • February 19, 2018
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OK so this is an old issue that dates back.  Mixing down a track only to find the final wav 3db lower than the source files.

Preferences > Multitrack > Panning mode > change from -3db centre to Left/Right Cut

That used to fix the issue on old versions of Audition.  Now with CC 2018, even when I do that, I'm still getting -3db mixdowns.

so, anyone have the answer for CC 2018?

Thanks for your time, as ever.

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volatile
volatileAuthor
Participating Frequently
February 20, 2018

anyone?  this is driving me nuts.

ryclark
ryclark
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February 20, 2018

We need a bit more info about your session. Is it Mono or Stereo, are the Clips used in it Mono or Stereo and where are they panned? They are routed directly to the Master output? What sort of audio material are you mixing? You can always compensate by just lifting the Master fader by 3dB. It is set to '0' isn't it?

    volatile
    volatileAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    February 20, 2018

    Stereo Session with Stereo tracks / clips.

    Routed directly to master yeah

    Just simple stereo music tracks.  If I lift the master to +3db aren't I essentially "amplifying"?  Isn't that the same as taking the final mixdown and chucking +3db on it?  Surely not ideal?

    ryclark
    ryclark
    Participating Frequently
    February 19, 2018

    It should work as before. However once you change it you have to close Audition and reopen it for the setting to take.

    mardus
    mardus
    Known Participant
    August 28, 2020

    What is this seriously? I have a multitrack with stereo files on one track, if I open them in Waveform they're normal, in Multitrack the track output is -3db (regardless of the preference pan setting). This is absolute w a nk.

    When I add a comp and/or boost the track gain, the level goes up (as it should). 

    WHEN I add a Hard Limiter after that (maximum amp 0) then track output is back to -3. 

     

    What the actual f* ?

    SteveG_AudioMasters_
    SteveG_AudioMasters_
    Community Expert
    August 28, 2020

    The explanation for this is here: -3dB in Multitrack 

     

    Please note that you have to start a new session to alter the behaviour of the pan law settings.

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