Four-Four
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I run all my mp3’s through MP3Gain @ 89dB. When I compare the visual Equalizer on Winamp (not sure of the proper name, but it shows either a series of bars/levels, or in my case, a fluctuating horizontal line):
- before MP3Gaining the line has a much more ‘vibrant’ look – its peaks are higher and the troughs lower and it covers the range from top to bottom
- after MP3Gaining the line often looks virtually flat by comparison
I understand the point of MP3Gaining is to prevent clipping and to also have all files with the same reference volume while being a lossless process … but I get the feeling that my music is sounding a bit ‘dead’ after this process. Can someone explain all this and let me know if I’m talking rubbish?
- before MP3Gaining the line has a much more ‘vibrant’ look – its peaks are higher and the troughs lower and it covers the range from top to bottom
- after MP3Gaining the line often looks virtually flat by comparison
I understand the point of MP3Gaining is to prevent clipping and to also have all files with the same reference volume while being a lossless process … but I get the feeling that my music is sounding a bit ‘dead’ after this process. Can someone explain all this and let me know if I’m talking rubbish?