If you use JACK then you will want to get jack meterbridge which gives you a few different options for displaying the levels. Then you can record with any jack aware app. Personally I use arecord and then adjust the volume level with a sound editor later. The more you do it the better your ear gets at knowing a good level to start with. Sweep is great but there are many choices: glame gsmp wavesurfer sweep audacity ardour are ones that get regularly mentioned around here. -- Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd. Http://www.boosthardware.com Http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide ======================================== Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No! We want normal music!", I think that was more like acting than anything I've ever done. Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002 The Scotsman
