Re: Question on using mp3gain

I'd say choosing 96 as your target RMS dB is the problem. Here is a sample
RMS history of how CDs have been mastered over the years:

1987: RMS 89
1995: RMS 94
2001-2005: RMS 98

MP3Gain defaults to 89 out of the box. At 89, most tracks will have no
clipping introduced by MP3Gain because most CDs will have their volumes
lowered rather than raised. Only CDs that have their volumes raised are in
danger of clipping.

I usually shoot for 93-94 db RMS, and for older CDs, I rip to WAV and then
use Steinberg Loudness Maximizer (a compressor/limiter) to boost the dB up a
bit before encoding to MP3. I've found this to be a good tradeoff, using the
available CD bandwidth to good effect, but still preserving virtually all of
the dynamics of the source recording.

Of course, you also have to take into account the type of music you are
listening to. I might make sure a Rock recording has an average RMS of 94,
whereas an accoustic guitar CD might be a couple dbs lower at 91 or 92. This
will help them sound more natural in the context of a mix.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Hayes" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 7:36 AM
Subject: [AT] Question on using mp3gain


> Hey guys,
>
> Just wanted to know if anyone figured out a a decent .BAT file method of
> using album gain when using the SWEEP.EXE app to pipe things to the
> command
> line for mp3gain.  I'd like to apply the same gain to each album on a per
> album, rather than per every single track, basis.  Right now I just apply
> 96 across the board to each and every track, but this is causing issues
> with some distortion and things of that ilk.  Anyone have any ideas?