[linux-audio-user] simple apps

[jdennett at science.uva.nl]

Thanks for all the responses, especially the curses based vu meters... off
to try them, that's exactly what i meant :)

> >>Personally I use arecord and then adjust the volume level with a sound
> >>editor later.
> >
> > Thats' all very well but when recording you don't want to (a) go over
> > full scale or (b) have the incoming level so low that you lose resolution.
> >
> > Adjusting the level digitally afterwards won't help with either of these
> > problems.
>
> You are completely correct but if you know your system well then this
> should not be a problem. If it is then do a retake or ditch the parts
> that don't work.

right, well, exactly. that's what i've been doing and i've been getting
very very bored with it. consequently now delighted with the meter
suggestions :)

thanks!
jane