Well, for whatever it's worth, in versions somewhere around 5.25, one could easily read the DB level while recording with Goldwave. I too am no longer able to do this and plan to write to Chris, the author of Goldwave, in an effort to find out specifically what settings need to be changed in order to do so.
Don Roberts ----- Original Message ----- From: " Rob Tabor" <rob.ta...@sbcglobal.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: Re: Reading current volume status in goldwave Hi again Mario. I had your exact question in mind in explaining the use of the autogain feature in GW 5.57. I have never seen a db level indicator on the title bar, but I had thought the purpose of the autogain feature was to make the gain level uniform throughout the audio file regardless of the varying sound levels in the recording. If this is true, the need to know db levels is obviated. If not, then I will either have to do some poking around to see if I can find a db level indicator. IN my case, most of the video attributes are set to "blank" as a preventive remedy to cure a conflict between JAWS and the GW video intercept manager which was causing system tie-ups after about 20 to 25 minutes of normal operation. If any listmember all ready knows how to access a DB level, please chime in! Best regards, Rob Tabor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mario Percinic" <mario.perci...@gmail.com> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 3:10 AM Subject: Re: Reading current volume status in goldwave > Hello Rob, and first of all thank you very much for you kind > explanation. > However, this is not what i was looking for, since i know how to use > autogain option. What i would like to do is to get the info about > the > current db level of the file which i just lounched, so that i could > compaire 2 files or 2 parts of the files which i want to make sound > the > same. > Thanks. > Mario > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: " Rob Tabor" <rob.ta...@sbcglobal.net> > Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 5:58 AM > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Reading current volume status in goldwave > >> Good evening, Mario and List. >> >> The GoldWave autogain function works very well in maximizing and >> leveling >> gain throughout the audio recording. To effectuate autogain do the >> following >> 1. Type ctrl+a to ensure the entire audio file is selected. >> 2. Type alt+c to launch the effects menu. >> 3. Type "u" (without quotes) for the volume menu. >> 4. Your first choice should be autogain so type Enter to bring up a >> dialog box. >> 5. In the autogain dialog box you will find a list of 7 preset >> options >> which include adjust to 50 percent, default, ffast gain update, >> maximize >> voice with high noise, medium gain update, peak reducer,and slow >> gain >> update. Select a preset option with the up and down arrow keys and >> tab 3 >> times to preview and listen before making your permanent choice. >> 6. When satisfied with your autogain preset choice, tab once and >> hit >> space on the stop preview button and tab to OK and press the space >> bar. >> It may take a few minutes to reprocess the gain level depending on >> your >> PC's overall performance and the size of the audio file. >> >> Generally, I find the default option works well at least 90 percent >> of >> the time. >> >> HTH >> Rob Tabor >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mario Percinic" <mario.perci...@gmail.com> >> To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:10 AM >> Subject: Reading current volume status in goldwave >> >> >>> Hello there. Just a small question for goldwave users. How can i >>> read >>> current status of the volume of the file or part of the file in >>> goldwave, so that i can make all the parts of the file to be >>> equal? >>> Using jfw and nvda as screen readers. >>> Thanks for all the answers. >>> Mario Percinic >>> ICT specialist for accessible technology >>> mail/googletalk/msn: mario.perci...@gmail.com >>> skype: acousticman >>> GSM: +385922630259 >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
