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More => Old Versions => JRiver Media Center 20 for Windows => Topic started by: larryrup on September 16, 2015, 12:24:54 pm
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In the DSP Studio I have Clip Protection enabled. What is a good Peak Level reading? Without any db filter set, it peaks at about 5%. If I enable a db filter to boast volume, it jumps to a peak of about 19%.
Ideally where should the peak percentage be? Is it comfortably under 100% or closer to 0%?
Thanks much,
LarryRup
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The peak level will occasionally hit 100% for most movies or music when JRiver's Internal Volume level is also at 100%. There is no such thing as a "good Peak Level reading" when using Internal Volume*. If your volume is turned down, then the maximum peak will also be lower. Music and movies can have content from 0-100% during playback when the volume is at maximum.
If setting any Parametric Equalizer (PEQ) filters, then it is best to make sure you don't exceed a peak level of 100%. You can do this by turning off your amp or receiver, play something in JRiver with the Internal Volume at 100%, and see if your peak levels exceed 100%. If using a receiver, you will probably need to set output to Null Output in Options > Audio > Audio Device in order for playback to work during testing.
*There are exceptions when dealing with other upstream audio gear, but that happens mostly in pro audio settings and isn't really relevant here.