Is it me or is -14 LUFS very loud? - Page 2 - VI-CONTROL
Oct 17, 2024 · LUFS is a funny thing, the whole premise is for consumers not to touch the volume control on their remotes. For that, a lot of math and tech stuff got thrown around. Just fyi, a lot of TV shows LUFS mixes get changes after mixing to hit some network spec. They ride volume faders or change the gain in the regions of different acts.
Is it me or is -14 LUFS very loud? - VI-CONTROL
Oct 17, 2024 · Yet, after Spotify normalization of both versions to -14 LUFS integrated, the version that had the lower LUFS integrated value (-11,5) will actually be perceived as louder during the loudest parts (and scores higher short term and momentary LUFS values). So anyway don't fixate on the LUFS integrated value. :D
Mastering LUFS for YouTube - VI-CONTROL
May 4, 2023 · Yep, but doubt many masters under 14 LUFS and then lets YouTube raise it, but I guess that happens. But, some tutorial vids say YouTube "squashes the sound" which is why they master to the right LUFS. And for 'streaming services' in general, theres abundant of tutorials about mastering to 'right streaming levels'.
Solo Piano mastering LUFS - VI-CONTROL
Aug 11, 2020 · Mix/mastering some solo piano tracks I've been struggling to find a balance between the mythical -14 LUFS and and things sounding too hard and un dynamic. If I drop it down to nearer -18 it just sounds more subtle, nuanced and pleasant. I have been listening to some of this playlist put...
How to maintain dynamics in classical style music when mastering …
Nov 22, 2021 · I have a David Helfgott CD, "Brilliantissimo". Some of the pieces are in the -24 LUFS range. Others closer to -17 LUFS. If you normalize the album, the quiet pieces, will sound much louder than the loud ones and be noisy. I have the same problem with my own piano recordings. This isn't a problem when releasing singles.
LUFS confusion - VI-CONTROL
Oct 30, 2020 · the confusion here stems from the fact that there is a difference between peak volume and lufs. peak volume is the absolute maximum volume a mix / track reaches at a moment in time, while lufs is basically an average of volume over a time period. the latter is actually how our ears perceive loudness, so that's why it's in a way more relevant than peak. the recommendation of a maximum mix peak ...
Loudness and -23 LUFS - VI-CONTROL
Feb 6, 2014 · "Although the target loudness is -23 LUFS, in exceptional circumstances other target levels may be permitted by agreement with the broadcaster." which is a fantastic cover-all I think. The ITV commercial and sponsorship specs both say (quoted from docs) "All delivered commercial material must fully comply with the EBU R128 Recommendations on ...
Standard Lufs levels for Orchestral/cinematic music - VI-CONTROL
Dec 5, 2023 · Hi, i was wondering what standard levels do you reach when you are mastering your orchestral/cinematic tracks (music only not for screen/tv) I did some research and use the standard of: Short Term: -12 lufs to -9 lufs Integrated: -14 lufs True Peak: …
Ozone 11 - Page 3 - VI-CONTROL
Feb 3, 2024 · Most distributors recommend to master to -14 LUFS for streaming, which is a good compromise for all platforms ... Apple would normalize (to -16), most others wouldn't (when you're at -14) and on Youtube you would be ok too, because I guess most people will distribute to many platforms and not only Youtube. So I expect most people to master to -14.
What's the advantage of mastering to -9 or lower over let's say
Aug 17, 2023 · You can still get a competitive loudness (-10 to -9 LUFS-I) while maintaining a good dynamic range (14 to 10 dB) if you have a good arrangement and mix. I find a dynamic range of more than 14 leads to too many instances of turning up the volume for the quiet parts and having your ear drums punished for leaving it up there for the loud parts.