I used to say that the Loudness Range (LRA) measurement wasn't really useful when mastering - but recently I changed my mind. In this episode I explain why, and how loudness range is actually something you might want to pay attention to, as well.

Topics include:

• What is the Loudness Range ?
• How is it different to Dynamic Range ?
• What even IS Dynamic Range, anyway ?
• Why did I say that LRA wasn't helpful ?
• How I changed my mind, and why
• How LRA could be useful for you

Links

TMS #90 - Inter-sample peaks and True Peak limiting - the devilish details

TMS #73 - Are you having a LUF ?

TMS # 60 - The loudness technique you need to start using TODAY

See the dynamics of your audio at a glance – with Dynameter

Hear the advantage of "Top of LRA" loudness matching with Loudness Penalty Studio