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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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