Gain Staging for Voice Recording

Gain Staging for Voice Recording

Grade Unknown Grade · Music · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can demonstrate how to set appropriate gain levels for voice recording using audio equipment.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How To Set Your Microphone's Gain / Level for Beginners (FAQ Series)

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

You are recording a podcast and your voice fluctuates between quiet and loud. If you set your gain level to peak at -10 dB, explain how this setting provides headroom and what might happen if your voice peaks above this level. While recording a voiceover for a video, you notice that the speaker is positioned 3 feet away from the microphone and speaks softly. If you adjust the gain to peak at -15 dB, describe the implications of this setting for the recording quality, including potential issues if the speaker suddenly raises their volume.

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