Using normalize on everything recorded is taking it a bit far. I actually never use it on individual sounds, but on the whole mix (depending).
As far as software goes. I haven't actually normalized with in cubase at all. As I'm doing it on the master track, wavelab does the work. Although after reading this thread I'm gunna try many different things with the normalizing function.
Over compression kills sound, that's for sure. But I can't hear much difference (if any) in the dynamics when I normalize. Only normalizing to raise the level very slighlty though (1db or 2 db at the most.).
Of course there would be some quality loss (as there is any time you apply soft effects/processing), but recording in 24/96 helps in this arena.
I'd really love your lecturer to give a pro-explanation Jase.
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