In reading through the tutorial on recording from cassette (Thanks, WC!), I got to the recording test section and found reference to setting sound levels wherein I learned that the VU meter readings can be calibrated in dB or linear. When I place my mouse cursor over the meters and right click I learn that that Linear is selected and dB is greyed out. I then looked at Edit > Preferences > Interface expecting to find a means of changing the calibration to dB but there was no means to do so there.
I have screenshots but don't know how to post them (yet).
Could someone please point me in the right direction?
Setting VU Meter from Linear to dB
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Setting VU Meter from Linear to dB
Last edited by rabbithutch on Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Setting VU Meter from Linear to dB
Other way round. The grey one is the one that is currently selected. You can't select it because it is already selected. To change the setting, click on the one that is not greyed out.rabbithutch wrote:When I place my mouse cursor over the meters and right click I learn that that Linear is selected and dB is greyed out.
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Re: Setting VU Meter from Linear to dB
If you need to attach screenshots at any time, please see http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic ... 49&t=64936 .rabbithutch wrote:I have screenshots but don't know how to post them (yet).
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Re: Setting VU Meter from Linear to dB
Thanks for the responses!
That loud sound you just heard was me banging my head on the desk! Of COURSE the active one is greyed out! DOH!
And Gale, thanks for pointing me to the FAQ on posting files. Most helpful.
Thank you, both, again!!!
That loud sound you just heard was me banging my head on the desk! Of COURSE the active one is greyed out! DOH!
And Gale, thanks for pointing me to the FAQ on posting files. Most helpful.
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Thank you, both, again!!!