So this question is something I've always wanted to ask. Basically when I am recording, I'll have a riff that I am using octaves on like this one here.
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This F octave I'll harmonize with another C octave
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And when I set them in the mix and the rhythm guitars are panned 100 L/R the higher octave (the C ) always seems a tad bit higher in level when compared to the F.
I check my track meters and all that and they are within .1db to .2db of each other - So I am wondering if this naturally occurring because of the frequencies, or if it boils down to something else basic such as tone or placement in mix?