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Originally Posted by Kip  Hi guys im new to this K system and trying to figure some things out. im currently using a rme fireface and after loading the pink noise file. it reads -19 +/- . going onto my DAW, im working on cubase sx 2, the file has a -11.3db peak i suppose. i could not get it to read RMS. I turned on the RME digicheck that came with the unit and all is fine.The pink noise file shows a peak of 8.3 and a RMS of 0db exactly.
is there anything wrong up to this point? im getting mixed readings all over the shop.
Next im using a RA300 amp to power my NS-10s. i get a reading of 83db. but it way too loud to mix at this level. Now when you guys mentioned calibrating the monitor level or attenuating the monitor, do you mean adjusting the level on the RA300 amplifier? adjusting my RME's output? or must i use a dedicated attenuator?
At 83db its way too loud when i tried playing some tracks through my cubase. Is there a way to play it at a softer volume but still get my system calibrated?
Appreciate any help here. Sorry if im confusing you guys, trying my best to explain my situation.
Cheers,
Kip |
hi kip. i think you are missing something, the pink noise is RMS ,F the peak meters.
get a good meter that does ,peak,rms,and K-system.i use the elementalaudio XXL meter.
i use a dedicated attenuator,(but you can use your RME output attenuator and put markings on it where 0 and -6db are) that is calibradet 85 db at 0 for k-20
and 77 db at -6 for k-14.
when you are going 2 mix ,you put your k-meter on the 2buss.
put it in k-20 or k-14 and your good to go.
setup your mix so that the meters hit 0 on the k-meter.
this means that you are hearing 85 db at 0 in k-20
and 77 db at -6 in k-14.
PS:83 db spl is only one monitor, if you combine 2 monitors you get 85 db spl
