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Podcast Loudness Processing Workflow …

Below is Elixir by Flux. This is an ITU-R BS.1770/EBU R128 compliant multichannel True Peak Limiter. It’s just one of the tools available that can be used in the workflow described below. In this post I also mention the ISL True Peak Limiter by Nugen Audio. If you have any questions about these to

Podcast Loudness: Mono vs. Stereo Perception …

Consider the following scenario: Two copies of an audio file. File 1 is Stereo, Loudness Normalized to -16.0 LUFS. File 2 is Mono, also Loudness Normalized to -16.0 LUFS. Passing both files through a Loudness Meter confirms equal numerical Program Loudness. However the numbers do not reflect an obvi

Quantifying Podcast Audio Dynamics

I’ve discussed the reasons why there is a need for revised Loudness Standards for Internet and Mobile audio distribution. Problematic (noisy) consumption environments and possible device gain deficiencies justify an elevated Integrated Loudness target resulting in audio that is perceptually louder

Julian Ludwig
May 28, 2016
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AES “Recommendation for Loudness of Audio Streaming & Network File Playback.”

I’d like to share my observations and views on the recently published AES Technical Document AES TD1004.1.15-10 that specifics best practices forLoudness of Audio Streaming and Network File Playback. The document is a collection of Loudness processing guidelines for diverse platform dependent medi

Julian Ludwig
May 28, 2016
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Artigos / Loudness / Software / Tecnologia

CNN and Program Loudness Tolerance

I recently analyzed a few of the internal Podcasts produced by CNN. One particular installment is yet another example of a major media outlet distributing audio that is in my view unsuitable for this particular platform. Let’s discuss file attributes and measured specs. for one of CNN’s distribu

Julian Ludwig
May 28, 2016
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Artigos / Audio Post / Guias / Dicas / Loudness / Tecnologia