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Originally Posted by Edward_Vinatea  I am sure this topic has been covered before somewhere at GS - but here it goes: It's how our ears process sound. Most people know that our hearing detects middle range frequencies better than lower and higher range ones. Here is a chart. If a mix has a lot of bass content and another has a lot of middle range content - what sounds leveled to our ears may actually read quite different with your level meters. In addition, bass frequencies contain more density than middle range ones to produce an equal perceived volume level - that's the reason why - when playing bassy mixes - your level indicators look as being higher in level while mixes with more mid range frequencies {between 300Hz-2Khz} show a lower signal level - if you factor in a mix dynamics - where some sections maybe softer or louder than others - the task to sequence 2 songs at the same perceived volume level requires a skillful set of ears. I am sure the other ME's can explain all this with more technical terms for you.
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Very Interesting!
So how gain stage contribute to this effect of perceiving more volume??
Also a mix that have lots of headroom ...or lets say is low in volume can get at the end the same impact, clarity and punch with any process ...like volume and limiting??