Bass roll-off, satisfy my curiosity

[rubblerubble]

Okay, so I've been bootlegging shows for 2 years now and I've been pleased. With each show, I must turn down the bass considerably during mastering for the desired level, which is usually not a biggie. Currently, I have it set at 69 because it was my understanding that the frequency you set (and below that mark) is what is ultimately lost.

I'm wondering if that's true. So, if I set it higher, I will lose, not simply reduce, that frequency? I like to hear the lower bass, but don't want to lose it. However, it wouldn't bother me to reduce the amount of bass coming in the initial recording.

Suggestions? Comments?

[Guest Anonymous]

Okay, so I've been bootlegging shows for 2 years now and I've been pleased.  With each show, I must turn down the bass considerably during mastering for the desired level, which is usually not a biggie.  Currently, I have it set at 69 because it was my understanding that the frequency you set (and below that mark) is what is ultimately lost.

I'm wondering if that's true.  So, if I set it higher, I will lose, not simply reduce, that frequency?  I like to hear the lower bass, but don't want to lose it.  However, it wouldn't bother me to reduce the amount of bass coming in the initial recording.

Suggestions? Comments?

It depends what you're using. Different analog and digital equipment operate different - analog circuitry to do this will not *totally* block frequences below 69, just start the dampening effect around there.

Without know your setup, my suggestion would be to use a more variable computer program, or mixer, to master the music.

[rubblerubble]

I use Sharp MDMT90, with Sound Profs binaural mics and battery box. I run it to my pc's sound card via analog input, and then master using Soundforge 5.

So, you think that during the initial recording, it's okay to set it higher and it will only dappen the frequency?