Audio Level Help

[Tim Miller]

Hello,
I am just curious what are acceptable audio levels for a video. This particular video contains narration, interviews, ambient sound, and low level music. Is there any particular level for each type of sound? Or should I shoot for a highest peak for the over all video?

For some reason I have always had it in my mind that the level should stay at -20db (not in the yellow). Not sure why.

Thanks!

 

[Tim Miller]

I also work in a small market for video, I have been doing this for over 2 years and a client has never asked for any certain level (except a car dealer who wants his level HIGH!). It might not matter here, but I don't want to be stuck here forever so it should be beneficial for me in the future! Thanks

 

[bilgami]

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I know with a VU meter it needs to constantly hit between 80-100% or on a audio board keep it in the green as little yellow and red as possible.[font=&quot]
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[Tim Miller]

"VU meter it needs to constantly hit between 80-100%"

Is this the VU meter within the Avid Adrenaline that I am using...and would this be at that -20db level that I typically use? As for our audio board, its a piece of junk, I am concentrating on the audio within the Avid right now...but when I do make a master (typically on Beta SP and DVD) I am curious what levels those should be at too.

Thanks