Originally Posted By: Frankp
Originally Posted By: rokq22
I have noticed a small drop in volume with the BIAB songs I have converted to MP3 (compared to the professional karaoke/instrumental tracks) but it's not too big a deal for me.


If the listener wants more volume all they have to do is turn up the volume, we don't need compression for loudness.

In your case, you might need some more volume out of your tunes if your street cube isn't playing them loud enough. Experiment with a compressor and/or limiter in the final mix down if you need to eek out some additional volume.



Thanks! I had already thought of putting all my rendered/mp3 BIAB songs onto a separate CD,, apart from the pro karaoke/instrumental tracks. That way, when I decide to play a BIAB song, I will know to change the volume on the playback device which will be either a CD player or my Zune (or BOTH!) The thing is that, for playback, (not the instruments/mic) the sound level is adjusted by the device itself and NOT the amp and, from trying it out already, it is VERY loud. So now I'm thinking to leave well enough alone and be happy with what I got from BIAB*.

Cheers,
Bob

*Subject to change when I actually start practicing my setlist. laugh

P.S. Thanks for the input everyone!