Optimal levels for dialogue on my DR100?

L1N3ARX said:
Just curious where I should be peaking, -10db or so?
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Many would say -12 dBfs. Some would say -20 dBfs. I would opt for -12 dBfs with a DR100, to minimize any hiss from the noise floor, while still giving you plenty of headroom to reasonably avoid clipping any sudden really loud sounds, like laughter or shouts.
 
Bruce Watson said:
Many would say -12 dBfs. Some would say -20 dBfs. I would opt for -12 dBfs with a DR100, to minimize any hiss from the noise floor, while still giving you plenty of headroom to reasonably avoid clipping any sudden really loud sounds, like laughter or shouts.
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Sounds reasonable! I've been peaking at around -10 or a little higher, so I'm gonna start aiming for around maybe -12 to -15 instead.
 
Depends on the source.. varies form one scene or situation to the next on how much headroom is needed.
 
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