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Professional audio mixing console in a post-production studio showing faders and metering displays
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 per ITU-R BS.1770 weighting. Broadcast and streaming platforms specify LUFS targets, not RMS. Here is how to read both numbers and which one to put in your handoff document.

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DAW audio waveforms on a computer screen showing loudness levels and audio metering in post-production
Post-Production15 min read

LUFS, dBFS, and Loudness Normalization: What Filmmakers Need to Know

Explains the difference between LUFS, dBFS, and true peak - 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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