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.

HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2025, Realband, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 9 32c , Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app.