Actually the best way I have found is to record a good signal but not anywhere near the clipping point. Keep the signal near -6 db then if you need a boost later in volume there are aaplethora of ways to do that.

I understand what you want with the wave file, and it is not a bad idea, but actually watching that is not different from watching a meter, and let's be honest far less accurate. It is also after the fact as well. the wave file will not show even at the same time it is always a slight bit later than real time. So whatever you see is already recorded.

The very best method is a quick run thru, and then set so you do not clip.


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