dpMeter5
by TBProAudio · Utility · Loudness meter
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A free loudness and level meter with RMS, EBU R128 and dialogue-gated (DIAL) modes, true peak to ITU BS.1770-4, and K/A/B/C/M weighting filters.
It meters up to six channels (stereo to 5.1), which makes it useful for film, game and broadcast work as well as music.
Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: metering, broadcast, dialogue, film & game audio, true-peak, free, full mix, A/B compare, bus processing, mastering, mix bus, utility.
What it does
dpMeter5 is TBProAudio's free multi-standard level and loudness meter.
- Modes: RMS, EBU R128 and DIAL (dialogue-gated) loudness, with true peak to ITU BS.1770-4.
- Weighting: K, A, B, C and M weighting filters.
- Channels: 2 to 6 channels, including stereo, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1.
- Interface: free GUI scaling, presets, GPU and non-GPU versions; 64-bit internal processing.
Free.
Source: TBProAudio product page
When to use it
A free alternative to Youlean when you need dialogue-gated loudness or surround channels, for example for podcasts, film or games. For music-only loudness checks, Youlean's display is easier to read.
What producers say
- Integraudio called it an astonishingly capable loudness meter, particularly for film and game audio.
Where to buy
- TBProAudio: Free
- Plugin Boutique: Free
Tutorials and reviews
- dpMeter5 walk through (TBProAudio)
- dpMeter5 by @tbproaudio9606 Guide (Polarity Music)
- FREE PLUGIN ALERT - 4 FREE PLUGINS FROM TB Pro Audio (BenoniStudio)
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