What SPL is music typically recorded at?


I'm just looking for a good average number here. I'm sure that venue, types of music, etc. all have a big effect, but i'm just looking for an AVERAGE SPL at which music is typically recorded. I'm guessing its around 90-100 db, but its no more than a guess. Any mixer or recording types that can chime in?

Thanks!!!
jckonicek

Showing 1 response by stanwal

I would think that it is recorded at the level at which it is being played and that would vary tremendously. The ideal is to recreate the level you would hear if you attended the concert. 100 dB would probably be very low for a rock concert [I have never attended one] but quite high for a string quartet. A symphony O.would sometimes reach 100 dB IN THE SEATING AREA [ it would be much louder in the S.O. itself] In the old days you often tried to use all the headroom on the tape to get the best dynamic range, I have never done any digital recording.