(Couldn't find a thread on this)
I noticed the topic of decible levels really doesn't get talked about very often, and when it does nobody seems to mention how they are to be maintained in a gig. I am talking specifically sound levels being played let's say at a small gig and club. Sure you can look at the -10 or +2 or whatever is being shown in traktor or a mixer, but from what I can tell that doesn't represent the actual sound level being played (ex. most clubs are roughly at 95-100 dB or so? over 90 is can be damaging etc., those numbers). Somebody please prove me wrong here if i am so.
Anyway, I have never read a thread about DJs using decible meters and I don't see why DJs shouldn't. They would give an accurate representation of the sound level which would not only allow you to keep the sound level at a safe level or whatever exact level you want it at, but it will also make sure that the DJ isn't changing the overall levels much. I can see this being less useful in a club where there may be a sound guy helping out during a gig, but for let's say a house party or whatever I think something like this would be crucial.
Anyway, does anybody here use a dB reader? I am looking for one and wondering what might be good (also wondering how much I will be investing here).
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