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Mix Bus Level Calculator

Calculate proper track levels and fader positions to maintain headroom across your mix.

Inputs

dB
dBFS
dBFS

Results

Suggested Fader Adjustment

0 dB

Estimated Peak Level-6 dBFS
Headroom at Current Levels4.2 dB
Average Bus Level-10.2 dBFS
Summed Output Level-4.2 dBFS
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Number of Tracks, Target Headroom, and Loudest Track Level.
  2. Set Average Track Level and Number of Buses.
  3. Review the Suggested Fader Adjustment (dB) result.
  4. Use Estimated Peak Level (dBFS) and Headroom at Current Levels (dB) to inform your decision.
  5. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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