Thanks for all the responses, especially the curses based vu meters... off to try them, that's exactly what i meant :) > >>Personally I use arecord and then adjust the volume level with a sound > >>editor later. > > > > Thats' all very well but when recording you don't want to (a) go over > > full scale or (b) have the incoming level so low that you lose resolution. > > > > Adjusting the level digitally afterwards won't help with either of these > > problems. > > You are completely correct but if you know your system well then this > should not be a problem. If it is then do a retake or ditch the parts > that don't work. right, well, exactly. that's what i've been doing and i've been getting very very bored with it. consequently now delighted with the meter suggestions :) thanks! jane
