"Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD


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"Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Floh on Aug 23, 2006 at 3:53:18 pm

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Noah Kadner on Aug 23, 2006 at 4:03:28 pm

Follow the same guidelines as you would producing for tape output. Your levels should be completely locked before you leave FCP.

Noah

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Floh on Aug 23, 2006 at 4:10:57 pm

[Noah Kadner] "Follow the same guidelines as you would producing for tape output. Your levels should be completely locked before you leave FCP."

I

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Pierre-Luc on Aug 23, 2006 at 4:26:19 pm

Usually, you would keep the main level around -12dbFS and -8dbFS, leaving some room for peaks. For AC-3, if your mix is well done and level is constant, leave the DialNorm at -31dbFS.

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Noah Kadner on Aug 23, 2006 at 7:18:00 pm

Yup- I meant set levels in whatever editor you use- as FCP is by far the most common with DVDSP.

Noah

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Floh on Aug 23, 2006 at 9:03:49 pm

[Noah Kadner] "Yup- I meant set levels in whatever editor you use- as FCP is by far the most common with DVDSP."

The question is what the target level should be. E.g. if I

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Re: "Correct" Audio Level for Video DVD
by Mark Abney on Aug 24, 2006 at 10:30:19 pm

We master all digital audio headed for DVD to -10dB.

It is a "standard" as far as our particular post facility goes.

I suppose you could go up to 0dB as if you were mastering an audio CD without any issues.

Good luck with your project.

-Mark

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