On Wed, 7 Apr 2010, David wrote:
>> The fader maps from -Inf to +5 dB. 85% is 0 dB (unity gain).
>
> Don't you think it would feel more natural to map 100% to unity gain
> (0dB) ? At least it would to me, but I'm am no reference.
Yes, I agree... but I also prefer to see dB. :-)
I wanted some amplification available. Meanwhile the
non-techie musicians I know would be confused by seeing +2.1
dB or 162%.
http://xkcd.com/670/
Having 0 dB at 85% is something I see common in the
industry (e.g. alsa, mixer consoles)... so I chose that
mapping.
Peace,
gabriel
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