What is Waves WLM meter?

Posted on by Dominique Stacey

What is Waves WLM meter?

Waves WLM Overview The WLM Plus Loudness Meter from Waves is a plug-in that provides precision loudness measurement and metering for broadcast, movie trailers, games, packaged media and more.

How do you use a loudness meter?

Let’s Get Loud

  1. Step 1 – Add Youlean Loudness Meter to your Master. In your DAW, go to the Master track and add Youlean Loudness Meter as a plugin.
  2. Step 2 – Select a Preset.
  3. Step 3 – Playback Your Track.
  4. Step 4 – Analyze graphs.
  5. Step 5 – Adjust Track.
  6. Step 6 – Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

What LUFS should I aim for?

Your music will get turned down if it’s louder than -14 LUFS. It will get turned up and potentially limited (to make it louder without surpassing 0.0dB) if it’s quieter than -14 LUFS. Going for a more dynamic and punchy mix will sound better than an over-compressed, distorted master.

What is the best loudness?

Although other measurements like the true peak value and other metrics need to be considered, -14 LUFS is the best mastering level when considering loudness.

Is LUFS the same as RMS?

LUFS enables the normalization of audio levels and matches how we are receiving the sound. LUFS meters will show the integrated loudness of audio, similar to RMS, but more truthful in terms of our hearing. RMS measures the average power/loudness of the audio, but LUFS – I (integrated) is more accurate.

What is a good loudness range?

-9 to -13 LUFS
Regarding loudness, A good setting would be from -9 to -13 LUFS with the dynamic range reading on LEVELS not exceeding 8DR. With over 100 million people using Spotify, it’s crucial to make sure your music is heard in its best light. Consider this, the loudest your music will ever be heard on Spotify is about -14 LUFS.

What volume level should I mix at?

A good rule of thumb is that your volume level should be low enough to allow for conversation without raising your voice. If you need to shout to be heard, your monitors are too loud.

What dB should my song be?

I recommend mixing at -23 dB LUFS, or having your peaks be between -18dB and -3dB. This will allow the mastering engineer the opportunity to process your song, without having to resort to turning it down.

What is the WLM loudness meter plugin for?

The Waves WLM Loudness Meter plug-in provides precision loudness measurement and metering for broadcast, movie trailers, games, packaged media and more.

What is the default sound level for WLM plus?

The WLM’s default preset is designed to check levels as per both EBU and ATSC specs. As both specifications allow some tolerance, the target is set to -24 dB, 1 dB lower than the EBU standard; however, -1 dB is not considered a violation.

What does the LEQ stand for in WLM?

Leq (b). Leq (c). Leq (m). Short Term displays (in LUFS) perceived short term loudness. Long Term displays (in LUFS) perceived loudness averaged across the program signal. Range displays (in LU) the overall loudness range across the program signal that.