User Guide

RECORD METERS
A number of commands and options affect what the Record Meters will display.
Each is described below.To activate the Record Meters options:
• Right-click anywhere in the dialog, or
• Use Alt+Spacebar
• Choose Record Meters from the pop-up menu that appears.
• For direct access, right-click anywhere in the meters.
Reset Clip
This function resets the clip indication on the Record Meters. After a clip occurs,
the clip indication will remain lit until the Reset Clip function is invoked.You
can also click on the clip light or levels to clear it.
Resolution (-24, -42, -60 -78 or -90 to 0 D B)
These settings display the minimum and maximum readings for the Record
Meters. Changing the resolution of the meters is helpful for metering sound files
of varying dynamism.
Show Labels
This option turns on or off the markings on the Record Meters.
Hold Peaks
This option turns on or off the markings to indicate the highest peaks in the
sound file.
Hold Valleys
This option turns on or off the markings to indicate the lowest peaks in the
sound file.
Aggressive Update
Enabling this option attempts to make the record meters more reactive. This
function does not work with all sound cards. If Aggressive Update is selected but
the meters are not accurately reflecting the audio input, disable this option.
BLINKING STATUS (ON/OFF)
This option enables or disables blinking of the status indicator. It is reached by
right-clicking anywhere in the Record dialog.
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