Can I increase the volume output for the entire library? (versus song by song in the options menu)

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Can I increase the volume output for the entire library? (versus song by song in the options menu)

In fact, I use iTunes when I dee-jay for private parties. I have a Bose sound system, and sometimes with the volume on the Bose all the way up, the music is not loud enough.

I know I can go into each song and sound enhance from "none" (default) to 100 percent which boosts the sound quite a bit.

I would like to know if this is doable....to change the sound volume up to 100 percrent for the entire music library? and also if this is advisable or not?

MacBook Pro, for my mac book pro

Posted on Oct 21, 2014 7:24 AM

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Answer 1

Xyzzy42

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Oct 21, 2014 7:36 AM in response to ronnyinparis

Try this:

Select all songs.

RIght-click, choose Get Info. Respond OK if it prompts about editing multiple items.

Click Options Tab.

Slide volume control to far right - 100 percent.

See if that works for you.

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Answer 2

Chris CA

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Oct 21, 2014 7:47 AM in response to ronnyinparis

There are 3 independent volume controls.

One in iTunes, one for the computer and one for the Bose speaker system.

Also, check the iTunes Equalizer settings and make sure the gain is not too low.

I would like to know if this is doable....to change the sound volume up to 100 percrent for the entire music library? and also if this is advisable or not?

Not advisable at all unless you really like clipping, noise and possibly damaged/blown speaker or system.

I use iVolume (google it) to adjust the songs for a uniform level.

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Answer 3

ronnyinparis Author

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Oct 22, 2014 1:01 AM in response to Xyzzy42

Thanks Chris..duly noted..may give it a try...or at least to 75%. Another person responded that it could have negative effects on playback or equipment, but I can (and would) always back down the sound volume on the devices connected and then set the preferences to equalize the songs to each other to avoid large differences between "hits."

That is why I want to apply it to the whole library vs. particular songs.

I bought a Bose System 5 computer sound system for the small house parties..and I was surprised to max out sound on it...not having reached the point of any distortion..based on songs at the default "0" level.

I had thought about doing what you suggested as I sometimes do that for multiple selections...but was not sure I could "select all" - that gives me an option.

Much appreciated!

Ronny

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ronnyinparis Author

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Oct 22, 2014 1:03 AM in response to ronnyinparis

P.S. I will check out the iVolume as well....sort of mixed in my reply to you a reply to a prior response..sorry for the confusion. But think you got it.

Again..much appreciated.

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Answer 5

ronnyinparis Author

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Oct 22, 2014 1:06 AM in response to Xyzzy42

May start with baby steps based upon Chris' advice...perhaps 75%...at least I will starting from a stronger base of sound (in terms of volume) and then can adjust down my peripherals (computer, itunes, bose).

When people come up to me and say "louder" - and it seems as though the Bose is performing well and take a bit more..think the boost in the source output might do the trick.

will test it out.

appreciate your response.

Ronny

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