TC Electronic has released version 1.60 software for the company’s DB-4, DB-8 and P2 DTV audio processors.
Designed to answer the never-ending question "Why are the commercials so loud?”, version 1.60 includes a new breakthrough technology called Grid ™ Loudness Limiter. This technology looks at the "perceived" loudness of the incoming signal and takes appropriate action to adjust the audio level. Version 1.60 is available as a free download for product owners from the TC Electronic web site: www.tcelectronic.com .
Grid was developed in cooperation with broadcast organizations and academic communities and was the result of a year-long investigation into measuring and controlling loudness rather than merely level. It can be used for both real-time transmission as well as server ingest and complements and automates loudness control in environments based on recent ITU recommendations. With Grid, broadcast engineers now have a tool they can use to achieve an overall perceived loudness target, as measured by meters like the Dolby LM100.
"TC's loudness investigations included thousands of listening tests with varied program material played to both trained and untrained subjects,” said Thomas Lund, program manager for TC Electronic. "After several months we began to develop a model of how viewers actually perceived and compensated for the differences in program loudness. This controlled study became the basis for the Gridsoftware. Having a product that actually examines and manipulates the incoming audio based upon how people in fact perceive loudness is a breakthrough technology and we are pleased to add it to our existing range of broadcast products."
TC Electronic, Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer/distributor of audio signal processing hardware and software. Renown for innovative solutions as much as superior quality, the company's wide product range is used for recording, live sound, post production and broadcast applications. TC Electronic, Inc. also distributes TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics, and Lab.gruppen products in the US and Canada.
TC Electronic, Inc. (TCUS ) distributes TC Electronic, TC-Helicon, Dynaudio Acoustics, and Lab.gruppen products in the US and Canada.
