Audio Units (Bels, dB, dBu, dBV, dBFS, dBm, dBW, dB SPL, VU meter)

Wow, again another long video. I'll work on trying to make these shorter, but it's difficult deciding what to take out and what not.

Video Timeline
0:00 - Intro
2:13 - Logarithms (Derivation)
9:10 - Why We Perceive Sound Logarithmically
13:06 - Why We Plot EQ On A Logarithmic Scale
14:39 - Quick Discussion on Fletcher-Munson Curves
16:11 - Bels and Decibels (dB)
18:11 - dBu
19:29 - dBu and Understanding (Vpeak-to-peak, Vpeak, Vrms)
20:14 - dBV
20:37 - dBFS
22:33 - Quick Discussion on DAW dynamic range and Digital Clipping
23:32 - dBm and dBW
24:13 - Why say dB vs. a dBX value
24:56 - dB SPL
26:01 - VU Meter
29:00 - 0 VU = ??? dBFS = ??? dBu, dBV
31:05 - Closing Statements

Anyone looking to get tons of more information about audio engineering and getting the most out of your project studio or if you are working in a larger studio, this reference is a must.

Understanding Audio - Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio by Daniel M. Thompson

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