theibcdaily Metering loudness: The user interface of the plug-in is based on the RTW TouchMonitor
Meters to mind loudness limits
RTW By Michael Burns
The Masterclass PlugIns Loudness Tools are making their IBC debut. RTW’s standard-format
DAW plug-in is the first in a new monitoring product line, initially in VST 2.4 format for Windows and RTAS for Mac OS. Full VST, RTAS and native AAX64 support on both platforms will follow. Each RTW Loudness Tools
Masterclass PlugIn visually depicts audio with all relevant level and loudness values as specified by international standards. It conforms to the EBU R128 loudness standard, as well as SPL, ITU-R BS.1770-3/1771-1, ATSC A/85,
ARIB, and custom (to set OP- 59, AGCOM). The company said it provides essential loudness metering without strangling the normal audio processing capability of the workstation. The instruments provide graphical/numerical, as well as bargraph views, and can be freely rearranged and scaled. Various function parameters, such as integration time, operational range and tolerance, along with a number of viewing options for metering data and scales, offer extra flexibility. RTW said the plug-in was also a handy tool for quality control, offering the precision and ease of use required to ensure compliance with custom specifications. Operation of the plug-in is
highly intuitive,claimed the company, stating that even users without a great deal of experience in monitoring loudness can use it effectively. The RTW Loudness Tools
support all standard sampling rates up to 96 kHz and offer plug-in operation in mono,
stereo and surround formats (eight channels maximum). The plug-in includes RTW’s Peak Program Meter, TruePeak, and Spot Correlator instruments and also offers all common loudness formats plus MagicLRA and an SPL view.
PACE anti-piracy and iLok USB copy-protection dongle are used for handling license management and plug-in activation. On an authorised computer, users can use unlimited RTW Loudness Tools instances. 8.D92
Q&A
Chris Crump, senior director of sales & marketing, Comrex Corporation
Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why? Comrex has been innovating for over 53 years and we continue to develop new technologies with the aim of helping broadcasters create better content. IBC is a great opportunity for us to share our latest advances with our customers and distributors. Given the massive amount of choice that the entertainment consumer is barraged with, it only stands to reason that
content creators must find the best methods by which to differentiate their product. IBC’s platform has never been more relevant.
What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? 4G LTE and VoIP technology have been fundamental to the success of our current product line up just as IP technology touches every aspect of the M&E business.
Developments in wireless technologies as well as improved encoding technologies will be key drivers in the way we continue to improve our products as well as develop new products in the future.
Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? Our LiveShot Video IP Codec has changed the way television broadcasters do live shots by offering return video, two IFB returns and a
cue channel in addition to the very low delay HD/SD video it can send to the studio using multiple IP networks (3G/4G/WiFi/SAT/wired broadband). STAC VIP is a VoIP Call Management system that integrates a new technology called WebRTC that is poised to change the way we all communicate. It’s definitely worth taking a moment to learn about these industry-changing developments. 3.A48
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