Check your server settings at ORCA. I was told that the VMX shows from ORCA are a little HOT on the audio side. So if they play fine for you, you may be playing back at a low audio setting. Then if you bring in a show that is normalized at -12 db (digital equivalent to 0db analog) it will sound low for you.

Our audio is normalized here, after much experimentation and adjustment to our server settings.

I will make a video tutorial for those interested in using Compressor for adjusting any overdriven or underdriven audio. Compressor comes with the Final Cut Studio suite of applications, and only Compressor 3 (FCPStudio 2) can do what I am talking about.

But as a note, it is the responsibility of all access centers to normalize their audio BEFORE posting to the VMX site. If anyone needs help figuring out how to normalize, post it here. Individual emails are way less effective, as here, any and all members can respond with solutions.

Thanks for any contributions to this thread.

Matt Goudey
Video Technology Coordinator
Vermont Community Access Media
208 Flynn Ave Suite 2G
Burlington, VT 05401
802.651.9692