Gain is a measure of the amplitude of a signal within the electronic signal path (a distinction from volume, which is a perceived loudness). It can also describe the difference in amplitude (usually expressed in decibels) between a signal input and output.
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How do I know what volume to set my podcasts at?
Recently I have been making podcasts which consist largely of two to four people talking. I am a complete newbie to the process, and I know little or nothing about audio production.
Volume is ...
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How do you use gain effectively?
Have read a few descriptions and understand basically what gain is, but I am quite the novice with audio work.
I've never heard gain or it's usage described by those who are really familiar with it ...
