Record; Stream - NewTek TriCaster Mini User Manual

TriCaster allows for any preference in this regard, by its provision of separate Record
(and Stream) level controls discussed shortly. For example, dropping the Record
slider to -20dBFS (our base recommendation, by the way) approximates typical
professional practice. This has no impact on levels at TriCaster's audio outputs, but
all but ensures clipping in recorded files will be avoided.
Advanced users can thus record files conforming to regional standards or personal
preference, substantially reduce the possibility of audio clipping in recorded files, and
even adjust the level on the fly if necessary.
The main point to remember from all of this is that for digital audio recording "less is
often more". When it comes to levels, by all means go as high as necessary – but it's
equally practical to go no higher than necessary.
Hint: The Audio Mixer also provides Compressor/Limiters for each input and output. These
can also be invaluable in defeating clipping due to over-modulation.
The Record control group provides dedicated level modulation over the audio
recording chain applying to *most sources assigned to Output 1 and Output 2 in the
Output Configuration panel.
Again, this control group has no effect whatsoever on audio sent to output connectors.
Similarly, it does not impact audio levels in files which are configured (in Record
Configuration) to capture anything other than Output 1 and 2.
* When Output 1 and 2 are assigned (in Output Configuration) to use audio directly from a
designated TriCaster audio input (Input 1-8), the audio signal recorded is 'pre-mixer'.
The Stream controls provide a method of independently adjusting levels and
processing for (stereo) audio sent to the encoder when streaming is enabled.

15.8.2 RECORD

15.8.3 STREAM

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