To get a "ballpark" recording level before a concert, _______________.
A) set the level to peak around -20 dBFS as the orchestra is tuning up.
B) set the level on the first composition.
C) set the level to -20 dB.
D) let a compressor control the recording level.

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Setting the level to peak around -20 dBFS as the orchestra is tuning up will give a good starting point for recording levels before the concert. This allows enough headroom to prevent clipping while also ensuring a decent recording level.

To Get a "Ballpark" Recording Level Before a Concert, _______________