Levels and Loudness Metering (RMS, LUFS and True Peak)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @papa_da_engineer
    @papa_da_engineer 6 лет назад +51

    I do have a question. If I was to release music it will probably be through distrokid, because they upload music to all the stores at once, would there be 1 target to aim for in terms of lufs?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +26

      Native Gringo check out the video coming later this week. I explain this in detail :)

    • @papa_da_engineer
      @papa_da_engineer 6 лет назад +7

      Awesome 👌🎶💪🔊

    • @alexbroking9252
      @alexbroking9252 6 лет назад +4

      wheres this video? pls :)@@SeanDivine

    • @DAMATRIX
      @DAMATRIX 6 лет назад +2

      @@alexbroking9252 ruclips.net/video/hb0t98EWkUk/видео.html

    • @machoman7655
      @machoman7655 5 лет назад +2

      Sean Divine ybybbbbb

  • @stevewoodyt
    @stevewoodyt Год назад +7

    I just started back with music production after a 10 year break. It’s almost like I’m starting over. Everything has changed so much. This video is 5 years old and I’m trying to learn from it.

  • @masond4181
    @masond4181 2 года назад +10

    Your RMS after after the limiter has changed everything for me. I can finally settle on a mix that isn't perfect and be somewhat satisfied. This one of the most important mixing videos I've ever came across. I wish more mixers were as honest as you. Thank you, thank you and thank you. Devine is what your are dude. Peace!

  • @msjordanshannon
    @msjordanshannon 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is a great explanation. Thank you for delivering quality content Sean! It's so helpful. I've been an active viewer for a while now. Maybe like 5 years. And I return these videos frequently to help my grow my engineering skills. You are appreciated!

  • @jeramiahrossnz
    @jeramiahrossnz Год назад +4

    for those on the quest for the perfect signal, this is the total bonus unlockables, cheers!

  • @Russlld
    @Russlld 5 лет назад +16

    1:32 LUFS ( Loudness Unit Full Scale)
    4:17 Loudness standard- Streaming platform

  • @MarkBrathwaite
    @MarkBrathwaite 3 года назад +1

    Your mastering tutorial with LPX plugins is one of my favourites. Thank you Sean.

  • @SpikedGrin
    @SpikedGrin 6 лет назад +2

    YOOO deadass thank you for explaining the difference between RMS and LUFS so clearly and detailed too in this video. Watched a lot videos about the two and never could wrap my head around it.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +1

      glad to hear it was helpful 🙌

  • @ShantaSmith
    @ShantaSmith 4 года назад +9

    Great way to explain, never knew about the integrated levels!!

  • @Closedeyewilly
    @Closedeyewilly 3 года назад +57

    Came back because I forget everything 😅

  • @Viral_Taki
    @Viral_Taki 3 года назад +1

    Your voice calms me.

  • @von_Apa
    @von_Apa 5 лет назад +3

    Going back and learning a lot from last years videos! And as always - it's so inspiring! Thank's Sean!

  • @QuietEdgeBeats
    @QuietEdgeBeats 4 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for the needed tips bro, because I see a lot of youtube beats at -5 for LUFS and it hurts my ears lol.

  • @lotharofthe
    @lotharofthe 3 года назад +1

    Loudness is perceived. Very enlightening. Just the way that feeling warm or cool is arbitrary based on the relativity of our senses. Good lecture fam!

  • @vasanthakumarl3111
    @vasanthakumarl3111 4 года назад

    Great! You are explained very understandable manner.
    I am new to audio editing. I have a spec for loudness/peak. How to achieve this.
    Loudness Guidelines:
    All audio work must meet the following requirements
    1. The targeted loudness should be -16 LUFS
    2. Short form programming (Less than 60 sec) shouldn't exceed -14 LUFS
    3. The True Peak Level shouldn't exceed -3 dB TP to prevent clipping when using lossy encoders
    All measurements should be taken for the whole program

  • @Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm
    @Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm 6 лет назад +13

    I always use three loudness meters: RMS (usually for low frequencies, bass notes), LUFS_short for control mix with&without vocal, calibrated K12. And sometimes VU meter.

  • @gloriserve12
    @gloriserve12 4 года назад +2

    Really helpful and down to earth video. Great delivery and explanation of LUFS in comparison to true peak and RMS.

  • @eLLBdotmusic
    @eLLBdotmusic 3 года назад +1

    For clarification @ 8:40 the -11.1 is fair or should it keep going to -14? I understand but I don't understand the numbering. Is -11.1 lower or Louder then -14. Thanks for sharing

  • @kojik4271
    @kojik4271 4 года назад +3

    I love how you have proper leveling of the video's audio as well. perfect level

  • @Jvaldes609
    @Jvaldes609 6 лет назад +3

    Wow amazing can’t wait for the next videos on this subject.

  • @omnijack
    @omnijack 6 лет назад +1

    Just popped by to say your explanation was ...
    *Waggles eyebrows*
    Divine.
    And severely informative. Thank you.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +2

      glad it helped :) thanks!

  • @artemagica3486
    @artemagica3486 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge so succinctly - it helps a lot.

  • @bobthebagger
    @bobthebagger 3 года назад +1

    dude great content and information, you broke this down really well and the track sounds dope!

  • @zacharyariasmusic
    @zacharyariasmusic 9 месяцев назад +1

    great video--thanks Sean

  • @MonkeyShineMusic
    @MonkeyShineMusic 6 лет назад +2

    Great explanation, too the point with no waffling around like some do.

  • @yongsulee9868
    @yongsulee9868 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Sean, helping me build concept of RMS & True Peak & LUFS in logic & help how to use them.

  • @nikakublashvili1817
    @nikakublashvili1817 9 месяцев назад

    Very well explained!
    thank you!

  • @beatvilliansboochi8606
    @beatvilliansboochi8606 4 года назад +1

    The sound of the into is sick!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😱😱😱

  • @tamita1982
    @tamita1982 4 года назад +1

    This video is Great! Thanks for all the information.!

  • @teashea1
    @teashea1 6 месяцев назад

    well done - good presentation style - articulate

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the kinds words 🙏

  • @kilianlindberg
    @kilianlindberg 5 лет назад +1

    love that bass tone in the intro, nicely saturated 😀

  • @me2looney13
    @me2looney13 6 лет назад +2

    Love all your tutorials. Will you ever make a video giving tips on how to use a spectral analyzer for us engineers working in non studio areas?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +1

      thanks! I'll see what I can do :)

  • @kayokk-
    @kayokk- 4 года назад +1

    I liked the whole video, of course, but the RMS and LUFS talk was a good refresher. Thank you.

  • @francissreckofabian01
    @francissreckofabian01 6 лет назад +5

    Thanks Sean. An important topic that is confusing to many (ok, me at least).

  • @cyncastic
    @cyncastic 2 месяца назад

    Very helpful video, thank you :)

  • @tylerbrunner7502
    @tylerbrunner7502 6 лет назад +1

    This was extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain!

  • @kristopherhernandez4658
    @kristopherhernandez4658 2 года назад

    good video

  • @organ4563
    @organ4563 4 года назад

    Thank you for your explanation of LUFS :)

  • @tomkent4656
    @tomkent4656 5 лет назад +1

    A very succinct explanation. Thank you.

  • @mixingmonkey1597
    @mixingmonkey1597 6 лет назад

    Thanks man! Great work and very clear! Thanks thanks thanks! Greetings from Holland! Have a great day Sean!

  • @bencorcoran3878
    @bencorcoran3878 4 года назад +1

    really helpful video. thanks for the wisdom man

  • @elenamarco78
    @elenamarco78 2 года назад

    Me too!

  • @bigmixuprecords
    @bigmixuprecords 5 лет назад +2

    Great video and very well explained. Well done and thanks for sharing!

  • @felipeharger
    @felipeharger 5 лет назад +1

    Thnx a LOT Sean!

  • @CardeBlanche
    @CardeBlanche 6 лет назад +1

    Super important. Thanks for the video man!

  • @jooseysmoolay7767
    @jooseysmoolay7767 6 лет назад +1

    Just Subscribed, you are a great teacher man. Thank You

  • @MishanyaOgorodnik
    @MishanyaOgorodnik Год назад

    You can show all your clicks at first ? I can't find same window's on my project. It's hilarious lessons bro

  • @davidamaral3167
    @davidamaral3167 Год назад

    Thanks so much!!

  • @Overqualified1
    @Overqualified1 6 лет назад +1

    Just what I needed.

  • @judaslibre9649
    @judaslibre9649 3 года назад +1

    THANKS

  • @nelsonfilho6587
    @nelsonfilho6587 5 лет назад +1

    great video! thanks!

  • @alwayssomewhattired
    @alwayssomewhattired Год назад

    Awesome video man

  • @freiundbewusstsein
    @freiundbewusstsein 7 месяцев назад

    thanks for that 🙏

  • @andrewkigen
    @andrewkigen 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the valuable information!

  • @longnose7405
    @longnose7405 3 года назад +1

    Great vid thanks. Still not sure I understand what should I look for or what number to target the RMS for (when producing and mixing, not for mastering if it makes any sense)

  • @ULyngskor
    @ULyngskor 6 лет назад

    All the way from the start,i can feel it in my heart like its gona be good coz its Sean Divine

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +1

      🙏

    • @ULyngskor
      @ULyngskor 6 лет назад

      Thanks to you man that we as amateur producers can learn a lot of things in this industry through your tutorial, learned a lot over the years but not so as i do now from your videos.

  • @itsisma6228
    @itsisma6228 2 года назад +1

    My problem is when i finish producing & mastering my song at the average of -14LUFS and comparing my track to my references song and also others songs , seems very quite and very weak any solution!!!!!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/NNCylx61yRM/видео.html

  • @johnnyvegas2015
    @johnnyvegas2015 5 лет назад +1

    thanks for explanation

  • @CliffMcAulay
    @CliffMcAulay 4 года назад

    This was a very helpful video.Thank you.

  • @bgboggy
    @bgboggy 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Thanks a lot! But i have a question! Do you release a video about how to deliever your music to a target LUFS and RMS? If it`s there please link the video! Thanks!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/w3m91IqeRXM/видео.html

  • @shubhamlad2102
    @shubhamlad2102 4 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @sherwinkhojane1536
    @sherwinkhojane1536 5 лет назад +1

    awesome video! thanks bro

  • @patrickwilliams1886
    @patrickwilliams1886 4 года назад +4

    Dude this was a great great great explanation of the metering because I still struggle I am using a VUMT and I love it but I don’t think it has lufs

  • @christosconstantinou3194
    @christosconstantinou3194 6 лет назад +1

    Well explained, thanks for this man!

  • @shasevere
    @shasevere 6 лет назад +1

    Always a plus!

  • @danquay9504
    @danquay9504 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this video I found it helpful, even though I’m just starting to understand what all this means and apply to this all my tracks, it’s great to have a guide and I just downloaded levels and Expose, to get my mixes ready for other streaming services like Spotify and sound cloud again, as I feel there at that professional stage before release

  • @mcgreevs24
    @mcgreevs24 2 года назад

    you rule! thank you!!!!!

  • @pooriaahmadi1261
    @pooriaahmadi1261 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you brother

  • @wsdfnkefjps1513
    @wsdfnkefjps1513 4 года назад

    Nice video, it's very clear!

  • @tarigfingers8452
    @tarigfingers8452 2 года назад

    Thank you for this bro.

  • @realisrare-s3o
    @realisrare-s3o 6 лет назад +2

    Right on Time ! 🙏🏾❤️

  • @finitudeimperial8930
    @finitudeimperial8930 Год назад

    thank you

  • @Gusstra
    @Gusstra 6 лет назад

    RUclips always put my beats down -6db and I hate that.

  • @BETOMOLO
    @BETOMOLO 3 месяца назад

    Merci❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @alejandroreyeshurtado6809
    @alejandroreyeshurtado6809 2 года назад

    hi, i have a question, do you know some grafic plug ins, for, from protools, that give you RMS, LUFS and true peak, ass well as your plugins from logic, i really dont found plug ins like yours, plug ins that graficly are so god., THANKS
    i love this videos

  • @dannylharper6889
    @dannylharper6889 5 лет назад +1

    Great Video.. Thank you so much.. Very helpful!

  • @RiteshChouhan
    @RiteshChouhan 4 года назад +1

    Thanks :)

  • @krissjstone
    @krissjstone 6 лет назад +1

    thanks man!

  • @rahiemthomas5617
    @rahiemthomas5617 2 года назад

    That beat was talking to me.... WOW
    Wish I could use it...

  • @NateJDrums
    @NateJDrums 6 лет назад

    Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад

      sure thing, glad to hear it

  • @RobSanx
    @RobSanx 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Sean. Is there a way to measure the LUFS Integrated instantly without playing the whole song with each correction you make?

    • @AsterisqBeats
      @AsterisqBeats 4 года назад

      I use Expose to analyze the LUFS of an entire song. Only downside is it's installed outside of the DAW so you have to export each time you make changes, but I love it. It also analyzes true peaks, stereo balance, and dynamics. I'm planning to use Youlean in conjunction to it so I can measure LUFS in the box

    • @RobSanx
      @RobSanx 4 года назад

      @@AsterisqBeats Thank you very much. Currently I'm using iZotope RX when I need to let it do the work to achieve a specific level, or to check levels without having to play the track.

  • @karladamsnl
    @karladamsnl 3 года назад

    Hi Sean! Thnx for the clear video, really helpful. Question: what software brand are the Level Meter and the LUFS Meter you pull up at 0:13? Thnx!

  • @fitdogStudios
    @fitdogStudios 4 года назад +1

    Great content👏🏻👍🏼🥂✨

  • @StanYouCrazy
    @StanYouCrazy 6 лет назад

    Can you do a quick tut on how to eq certain samples from 70s or 80s music

  • @amaljones9139
    @amaljones9139 2 года назад +1

    So whats the standard you would want to have your
    lufs, peak, rms and dr for most songs?

  • @Sondaze
    @Sondaze 6 лет назад +7

    Pro L 2 LUFS Meter the best of the best.

    • @Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm
      @Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm 6 лет назад

      Sondaze! Yes.
      Sometimes and free TBProAudio too. But need to calibrate for mix level.

  • @fnkmonk
    @fnkmonk 5 лет назад

    Hey! Great video
    So... if after metering you want/need to alter the output level... where do You...make that change?
    Thanks!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  5 лет назад +1

      typically, the master fader

    • @fnkmonk
      @fnkmonk 5 лет назад

      Sean Divine ok. I did it in Ozone or in the Slate Mix rack ... those plugins work great... LUFS ... very helpful!👍🏻

  • @PaulLennar
    @PaulLennar 6 лет назад +1

    nice info!

  • @ckowalski1029
    @ckowalski1029 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the insight. is -14 LUFS also the standard for streaming on RUclips and Facebook?

  • @Windhorse11
    @Windhorse11 6 лет назад +1

    I'm really enjoying the videos dude. One Q: So what's the difference between Peak and True Peak? I see there's the option in that level meter to have different levels. Thanks, Sean!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  6 лет назад +1

      thanks Elliott! True peak is a more accurate peak reading that takes into account the conversion from digital to analog (which can result in overs that peak doesn't detect)

  • @mr.k-lon5224
    @mr.k-lon5224 4 года назад +1

    Great video on loud I a question what brand of plug-ins are you using, the true Peak RMS, AND LUFS

  • @ZemMartin-k5j
    @ZemMartin-k5j Год назад +1

    mono compressor is too good on the bass crazy !

  • @gedankenradio143
    @gedankenradio143 10 месяцев назад

    Hey, great videos! Where are those cool meter windows from? I cannot find them in ozone... thank you!!

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  10 месяцев назад +1

      They're just the stock level meters in Logic Pro :)

    • @gedankenradio143
      @gedankenradio143 10 месяцев назад

      @@SeanDivine Thanks! I am working in Digital Perfomer, they seem to have no sufficient metering options in this matter though. Actually quite a disappointment here ;-) I also noticed some differences in the accuracy between the Waves WLM Plus you reviewed in an other video, and the Ozone metering within the maximiser...

  • @nelsonmontero4766
    @nelsonmontero4766 2 года назад

    thank u

  • @MehramFilms
    @MehramFilms 2 года назад

    Sir Please Reply the Question - How can I set the lowest true peak? in my case I target 0.1 But its always goes 2.5 DB, So tell how i can get lowest peak... Or 2.5 db peak is good or bad ? Please reply soon....

  • @adrianbaghdasarian4157
    @adrianbaghdasarian4157 6 лет назад +1

    broooo epic beat!

  • @octaviaharrislive
    @octaviaharrislive 5 лет назад

    Which company are you using for your LUFS meter in this video please?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  5 лет назад

      stock logic pro x multimeter

    • @octaviaharrislive
      @octaviaharrislive 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks! I just bought your V2 presets and wondered which one you were using.

  • @ChrisBessy
    @ChrisBessy 6 лет назад +1

    I do a good mastering on my track and it sound like a other good MP3 on my computer, the same volume and quality ...
    but then on soundcloud, my track sound good but on the PRO profiles, i hear good track with a very louder volume ..... why ?

    • @ITRiBUTEI
      @ITRiBUTEI 5 лет назад +1

      On your master channel, on the maximizer or limiter, have a ceiling around -1.0 or - 1.5 and it should clean it up a lil better. That way SoundCloud doesn't crush your sound. Or just mess around with the ceiling. For certain songs I find -0.1 to be ok. On some songs I have to lower it a lil bit like - 1.0 Just have a super transparent limiter and test the ceiling

    • @ChrisBessy
      @ChrisBessy 5 лет назад

      @@ITRiBUTEI i just test this and no zero difference on soundcloud. Soundcloud dont have a difference with -0,1 or -1,0 dB, it's explicated on internet when you search about this ...

  • @jdastro
    @jdastro Год назад

    Interesting video. I never heard of LUFS until I watched it. Ok. Question... If I have two identical speakers except one is rated at 100 RMS watts and the other is rated at 250 RMS watts, will there be a difference in LUFS? Thanks!

  • @MauriceJayMusic
    @MauriceJayMusic 2 года назад

    GREAT video Sean, thank you. Quick question.... I am trying to set the levels on drum sample patches for live use, trying to get them all as unified in level as possible so they dont jump out of the FOH and monitor mixes... What way of measureing would you recommend before tweaking the output levels accodingly?

    • @SeanDivine
      @SeanDivine  2 года назад +1

      Hey Maurice, I would use True Peak and set the levels for all samples to unity -6dB or so. That will give you some headroom in the analog conversion to work with and as long as it's below 0 TP, they shouldn't blow out the monitors :)

    • @MauriceJayMusic
      @MauriceJayMusic 2 года назад

      @@SeanDivine Thank you kindly Sir, much appreciated!