Our friends at TC Electronic have announced three new loudness meter plug-ins for audio and video editing systems at NAB 2014.
The new LM2n and LM6n meters retain their radar view and offer a number of new features and replace the previous LM2 and LM6 plug-ins. The LM1n plug-in is a brand new addition to a growing range and provides the all-important basics in loudness metering while only creating a small footprint on the screen.
All of these new loudness meters support the major plug-in formats, including AAX (Pro Tools 10 and 11), VST and Audio Units offering faster than real time off-line measuring in Pro Tools.
The LM1n, LM2n and LM6n meters naturally comply with all major broadcast standards, including BS.1770, A/85, R128, TR-B32 and OP-59, and will remain compliant via updates whenever new revisions of these standards are released.
What’s New in the TC Electronic LM2n & LM6n?
Compared to the their predecessors, LM2n and LM6n offer a lot of new features such as dedicated settings for Max Momentary (M) or Max Short Term (S) Loudness display. Further, LM2n and LM6n offers a ‘Big’ version of the radar, which is very useful when working at a distance from the screen.
Licensing The Computer Is Now Possible With TC Electronic Loudness Meters
Many broadcasters have requested a solution that doesn’t use an iLok USB key, and with LM1n, LM2n and LM6n this is now possible. An iLok user account is still necessary, unless the bulk solution has been chosen, but users can now use an iLok or store the license on their computer.
Which do you choose, TC Electronic LM2n or LM6n?
LM2n and LM6n are almost identical. There are only two things that set them apart: channel format compatibility and logging. LM2n measures any mono or stereo signal while LM6n supports mono, stereo and 5.1 surround. LM6n also features detailed logging for documenting delivery specs in accordance with major broadcast standards, which is key when producing content for broadcast. At the other end of the delivery chain, broadcasters may also need to document compliance with legislation to the authorities, and can also use the log files for quality control and evaluation.
TC Electronic LM1n – The New Kid on the Block
TC Electronic’s native loudness meter family has been extended with the addition of LM1n. Basically, LM1n measures loudness using the exact same algorithm as LM2n and LM6n and displays the key numbers for Program Loudness (I) and either Loudness Range (LRA), Max Momentary Loudness (M), Max Short Term Loudness (S) or Sliding Loudness (10 Sec) as well as True-Peak clipping instantly. LM1n has been developed as simpler solution for those who have found that they sometimes need to deliver content that complies with a certain broadcast standard.
TC Electronic Loudness Metering Bulk Solution
For large broadcast stations or production facilities, TC Electronic offers LM1n, LM2n and LM6n in a special bulk version that allows installation of a large number of up-to-date meters on Macs and PCs, with no need for iLok USB keys or even licenses stored on individual computers. Bulk customers can easily adjust their quantity of meters, and a company logo will be integrated as part of the custom version of these plug-ins.
TC Electronic LM1n, LM2n & LM6n Price & Availablity