GarageBand - what does the +/- 100 scale mean in an audio track recording

When I record a mono microphone input, GarageBand creates a "trace", but its not centred around 0.

What does the +/- 100 scale mean?

Mac mini, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 27, 2024 04:18 AM

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3 replies

Jul 29, 2024 01:28 PM in response to zz-1234

You would have to ask the developers that. I suspect it is some sort of VU meter.

Just strive to keep a good signal there, the key is the vu meter to the left of the track. That should be fairly close to zero.

The user guide does not say much about this:

macOS app user guides: GarageBand for MacUser Guide - Apple Support

Jul 29, 2024 11:25 AM in response to zz-1234

I don't think it means anything, particularly.

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Jul 29, 2024 01:05 PM in response to Keith Barkley

So, should I strive to keep it in the middle?

Why does it go up more than down?

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