Dynamic Range Day

Dynamic Range Day

Dynamic is the new Loud - NO MORE Loudness War !

Dynamic Range Day 2012 Webcast

Thanks to everyone whom attended the webcast this year - and if you weren't able to be there, enjoy the replay !

I had two very special guests this year - Grammy-winner Charles Dye (Lauryn Hill, Shakira, Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin) and Allen "Big Al" Wagner from TurnMeUp.

Here are some of my favourite moments:

  • Al Wagner's "intro theme", why he chose it - and what it has to do with Charles
  • Which plugin used to be called the "everything good" button
  • An introduction to the new international loudness standards and why they mean that loudness is pointless (as if it weren't already)
  • A demonstration of how to measure and balance loudness with the new Nugen VisLM loudness meter - and a $9 alternative
  • The winner of both the 2012 Dynamic Range Day Award
  • The winners of the top 5 prizes in the competition

Enjoy the webcast, and see you next year !

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