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Post-Production12 min read
LUFS vs. RMS: What's the Difference and Which Number Should You Hand to a Mixer?
RMS measures average signal power in a time window. LUFS measures perceptual loudness according to a weighted standard aligned with how human hearing works. Broadcast and streaming platforms use LUFS targets, not RMS. Here is how to read both numbers and which one to specify when handing off to a mixer.
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Post-Production15 min read
LUFS, dBFS, and Loudness Normalization: What Filmmakers Need to Know
Explains the difference between LUFS, dBFS, and peak level -- why streaming platforms normalize loudness, what it means for your mix, how to meter in your DAW, and how to hit Netflix and broadcast specs without squashing dynamics.
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