| name | audio-loudness-and-broadcast-standards |
| description | Use when finalizing audio for delivery. Broadcast standards = consistent loudness across platforms.
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Audio Loudness and Broadcast Standards
LUFS = standard loudness measurement. Different platforms have different targets. YouTube -14 LUFS; TikTok -8 LUFS; broadcast -23 LUFS.
LUFS targets by platform
| Platform | Target LUFS | True peak |
|---|
| YouTube | -14 | -1 |
| Spotify | -14 | -1 |
| Apple Music | -16 | -1 |
| TikTok | -9 to -8 | -1 |
| Instagram | -10 to -8 | -1 |
| Broadcast (US TV) | -24 | -2 |
| Broadcast (EU TV) | -23 | -1 |
LUFS measurement tools
- DaVinci Resolve (Fairlight loudness meter)
- iZotope Insight (paid)
- Youlean Loudness Meter (free)
- Loudness Penalty (free, predicts platform normalization)
Mastering for loudness
- Set peak to -1 dBFS (true peak limiter)
- Measure integrated loudness (LUFS) over full duration
- Adjust gain to hit platform target
- Re-check after gain change
- Verify on actual platform (upload and check)
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Audio mastering for CardPrepAI video delivery.