In the final step of production when you are setting the final level of your episodes, it’s good to set the true peak level to -1 dB or -2 dB. This will ensure that your episodes don’t overload and distort any audio players that your listeners will be using. This applies to both mono and stereo episodes.
You can set your true peak level in Auphonic, Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, iZotope RX 7, and many other applications as well.
What software do you use to set your final true peak level?
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I use Audition.
On my Master track, first I add a Hard Limiter with a -3dB, then through the Mastering Effect for a little Exciter, Widening, a touch of EQ and Loudness, then back through another Hard Limiter at -1dB.
Finally, I put the Loudness Radar Monitor on set at -16dB and do the final adjustment.
Sometimes I might do a mixdown and then import the file to put it through the Match Loudness, but prefer not to.
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