Broadcast · EBU R128
Broadcast loudness explained: EBU R128 (-23 LUFS) and ATSC A/85 (-24 LKFS)
Radio and TV stations reject or turn down audio that does not meet their loudness standard. Instead of peak levels, broadcasters measure integrated loudness over the whole programme, so adverts, jingles and shows all play at the same level.
The standards
- EBU R128 (Europe, Africa and many other regions): -23 LUFS integrated, true peak no higher than -1 dBTP.
- ATSC A/85 (United States TV): -24 LKFS integrated, true peak about -2 dBTP.
- Always check your station's own delivery sheet: some ask for different targets.
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- Start AI Voice & Podcast Master and upload the advert, jingle or show (WAV best, MP3 accepted).
- Choose Radio & TV broadcast (EBU R128), or TV & film delivery.
- Listen to the free preview.
- Pay per file and download the full WAV with its loudness and true-peak readings for the station.
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