Normalize feature question

Cubase
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Hi,

When I choose Normalize, there is a number, say -2.00. Was there any analyzing done on my track by the system to arrive at this number or this number is just random?

I am using Cubase Elements. If this number is random, is there an analyze feature here that I am missing and what is it referencing?

Thanks.

Loren

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Normalize -2dB, means that after normalizing the highest peak level of that audio will be at -2dB.
So if your audio event has a max peak level of say -20dB, the entire audio event will be amplified +18dB so the max peak now is -2dB.
I would consider-2dB to be way to hot if you plan to add any form of additive EQ etc.
Just input any level you want to be the max level.

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Thanks Peakae!

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You can also normalize in LUFS, and then you can have + peaks. But I dont think Elemenets has LUFS normaliser.

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I don’t think it does, so I left it out not to confuse things. But worth mentioning.