diff --git a/apps/recorder/recording.c b/apps/recorder/recording.c
index 2f41d8f1f2..1c2cd8e4db 100644
--- a/apps/recorder/recording.c
+++ b/apps/recorder/recording.c
@@ -281,6 +281,10 @@ static void set_gain(void)
                                  global_settings.rec_right_gain,
                                  AUDIO_GAIN_LINEIN);
     }
+    /* reset the clipping indicators:
+       use -1 to clear them, then call again with settings value */
+    peak_meter_set_clip_hold(-1);
+    peak_meter_set_clip_hold(global_settings.peak_meter_clip_hold);
 }
 
 #ifdef HAVE_AGC