so me and my friend both record and use alot of similar gear and what not. i was talking levels with him one day and i noticed his interface volume was about a 3rd lower then mine yet twice as loud.

we talked about it and i cant seem to figure out what could be my issue.


my pc levels are at 100%

my monitors are at 0db

daw is at 0db

interface is at -28 db

his was at -48db


i have to turn my interface all the way up to be even near the same volume has his.

any clues as to what my problem is??

 

+4 dbu vs -10 dbv ?!?

 

sorry. what?

 

sorry, I am not a native English speaker, so it would take to long for me to explane it.

Start by reading this: https://support.biamp.com/General/Audio/Gain_structure:_input_and_output_levels
...or google; there are loads of articles in regard of that argument

(in Your audio interface mixer You should have somewhere a switch for selecting +4dbu or -10dbv for your inputs and outputs)

 

As Rhodes explained ....and also check the same for your speakers too.

 

I've had a similar situation with edirol soundcards, different drivers was the culprit (version and type!)

 

As Rhodes have already mentioned, many people overlook the importance of +4dBu vs. -10dBV, (capital B and V for Mr. Bell and Mr. Volta) even when recording, using hardware outboard gear, etc.

 

Last edited: Dec 8, 2015

To cut a long story short, dB just uses a reference value to measure physical values, or rather set them into relation. dBu and dBV use different references.

 

indeed, thanks for the correction; I keep writing it the wrong way.
It must have happened somewhere in the past that I read it with small letters, and now it is hardcoded in my brains... let see if this time I will remember it

 

workflow guys; interface-settings -> outputs -> change -10dBV to +4dBu