Sound Engineering Explained, 2nd Edition

6  Monitoring

Part 2

Reference voltages in audio signals

We wrote in Part 1 of this chapter about electrical measurements using VU meters and PPMs, but avoided any mention of the units to be used. This matter should be cleared up before we go any further.

We don't want to make the following part heavy going for those readers who are ‘serious amateurs’ in the audio world, such as teachers. It is included because there may be readers who are going to use professional, or even semi-professional, equipment which is fitted with decent metering, and to make proper use of it the information here may be very helpful. It might be a good idea to skim over the next part fairly quickly, but be prepared to read it more thoroughly if the need arises.

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