Your 'sensitivity factor' idea would certainly help with the apparent differences between visuals but wouldn't help boost the quiet bits. I do agree though, the 'Casualty' visual in particular seems to need a good kick up the arse. Maybe a combination of the two is needed. I'm surprised more people haven't commented on it.
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Marcus 32 gig MKII (various colours) & 30gig MKIIa