26 Sep
2002
26 Sep
'02
6:56 a.m.
On Wed, Sep 25, 2002 at 09:12:22 +0100, Bob Ham wrote:
On Wed, 2002-09-25 at 15:38, Steve Harris wrote:
Because vu meters only give you an idea of the average amplitude over a
fairly long time, and say nothing about peaks, so there no good for
detecting 'overs' in digital systems.
However if you're using jack to feed 1/2" tape or broadcast FM then the're
possibly useful.
Hands up all those who record to multitrack analogue tape ;)
- Steve
I know a VU meter in a PCM system is about as
much use as an underwater
hairdryer
I don't know. Why is useless? :)