TC Electronic Radar Meter Bundle TDM - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
LM5D Radar Loudness Meter
LM5D represents a quantum leap away from simply measuring audio level to
measuring perceived loudness. The old level method is responsible for unacceptable
level jumps in television, for music CDs getting increasingly distorted, and for different
audio formats and program genres becoming incompatible: Pristine music tracks from
the past don’t co-exist with new recordings, TV commercials don’t fit drama, classical
music or film and broadcast doesn’t match. The most fundamental audio issue of all
– control of loudness – every day makes millions of people adjust the volume control
over and over again.
LM5D is part of a universal and ITU standardized loudness control concept, whereby
audio may easily and consistently be measured and controlled at various stages of
production and distribution.
LM5D works coherently together with other TC equipment, or with equipment of
other brands adhering to the same global standard. Follow the guidelines given to
allow audio produced for different purposes to be mixed, without low dynamic range
material such as commercials or pop CD’s always emerging the loudest.
General Note
Loudness and True-Peak standards is work in progress. Please stay informed and up to
date via our Loudness Glossary at www.tcelectronic.com/loudness
FEATURES
• Realtime loudness meter adhering to ITU-R BS.1770-2
• Loudness History Radar display.
• True-peak Bargraph display.
• Universal Descriptors
• Supports mono, stereo and 5.1.
• Presets for use in Broadcast, Music, Post and Film.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) / Windows XP / Windows 7
• Pro Tools TDM 8.0 software (or higher)
• Pro Tools HD or HD Accel hardware
• iLok USB key
• iLok.com account and internet access required for product authorization
• System must meet Digidesign’s system requirements for Pro Tools TDM systems!