Audio mastering standards measuring integrated loudness to meet broadcast and digital platform playback targets.
LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the industry measurement for video audio volume. Normalizing audio ensures your video plays at comfortable, standard volume levels on YouTube, web browsers, and TV.
Post audio mixes are mastered to specific targets: -14 LUFS for web and YouTube, -16 LUFS for podcasts and Apple media, and -24 LKFS for broadcast television.
Prevents voice tracks from sounding quiet or distorted when embedded on corporate websites or played in conference rooms.
| Delivery Standard | Integrated Target Loudness | Maximum True Peak | Target Distribution Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Video Standard | -14 LUFS (integrated) | -1.0 dBTP | YouTube, Vimeo, website video players, LinkedIn, Instagram |
| Television Broadcast | -24 LUFS (+/- 1.0 LKFS CALM Act / EBU R128) | -2.0 dBTP | Linear cable networks, broadcast commercials, satellite television |
| Cinema Theater Master | -27 to -31 LUFS with wide dynamic range | -0.1 dBTP | Theatrical DCP screenings, commercial cinema previews, film festivals |
LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the industry measurement for video audio volume. Normalizing audio ensures your video plays at comfortable, standard volume levels on YouTube, web browsers, and TV.
Post audio mixes are mastered to specific targets: -14 LUFS for web and YouTube, -16 LUFS for podcasts and Apple media, and -24 LKFS for broadcast television.
Prevents voice tracks from sounding quiet or distorted when embedded on corporate websites or played in conference rooms.
Clean editing, clear sound, and natural color grading that hold viewer attention across website heroes, ad campaigns, and sales decks.