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Using a basic listening technique

Using a basic listening technique

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Using a basic listening technique

One of the most important things to consider when you're recording is the volume level that you're listening at. If you listen at the wrong level, you can get a completely inaccurate idea of what you're hearing. I'd like to share with you some listening tricks that you can use while recording, to help you get the best sound possible. It's important when recording that you listen at a volume that is sufficiently loud so that all the frequencies of the recording are properly represented. If it's too quiet, you may find it difficult to gauge the low end properly, too loud, and ear fatigue or even hearing damage can occur. High playback levels for long periods of time are generally not recommended for the following reasons: First the obvious one, exposure to high volume levels over long periods of time, may cause long-term physical damage. High-volume levels for long periods of time will not only cause the onset of ear fatigue, but physical fatigue as well. This means you might…

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