I've read for optimal sound, not to go over 0db.
Yet my mixes sound very quiet even at the loudest points, especially on soundcloud.
I usually use Traktor for recording, and use a 4D mixer (all channels peaking no more than +6 as advised the manual). The Traktor output level is at -10db.
I'm not expecting a loud file, but when listening to one of my recorded sessions the volume needs to be turned up quite a bit, even though the recording meter is just below the red.
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