The loudness meter is a fairly standard piece of technology that every artist or studio operator knows and understands. However, what has not been so simple to understand has been the variety of different and, in some cases, proprietary metrics that are used to display the outputs of the meters. Fortunately, with a little bit of interpretation, most of them can be traced back to terms that we understand – like traditional RMS metrics of loudness.
Key Takeaways:
- A loudness meter is a key piece of equipment for anyone who is serious about performance or recording.
- However, there's a lot of complexity out there with respect to how today's meters display and quantify actual loudness.
- Fortunately, with a few simple tricks, one can convert the various outputs back to something more understandable, to give an intuitive feel.
“There’s a pretty simple relationship between the new LUFS measurements and the loudness measurements we’re used to, like the TT Dynamic Range Meter’s DR value, or good old RMS average levels.”
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Great post. It really clarified a few things for me regarding exactly how to interpret the meter. I have questioned the validity of the readings between a couple of LUFS meters that I use. This article helped with calibration. Thanks for sharing this article.
You’re welcome, Dale!