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Loudness Basics

Understanding audio loudness, and its management in production and distribution, are essential in delivering artistic intent to the audience while maintaining perceived loudness across content and source changes.
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Loudness Normalization

Exploring normalization – manual and automatic processes to manage loudness levels.
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References and Resources

A collection of relevant standards, guidelines, papers and articles relevant to loudness measurement and management.
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Insights from Professionals

Commentary by audio professionals on measurement and management of loudness in production and distribution.
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Loudness Project Team

The AES Loudness Website initiative was conceived and created under the auspices of the AES Technical Council’s Technical Committee on Broadcast and Online Delivery. Contributors to the project development include:

David Bialik
Co Chair AES TC-BOD / TOA Electronics
Robert Bleidt
Streamcrest Associates
Cornelius Gould
Angry Audio
John Kean
Broadcast Engineering Consultant
Scott Norcross
Dolby Labs
Jim Starzynski
NBCUniversal
Frank Wells
AES Past President / Consultant

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