1
Introduction
2 Simulcasting of analogue and MPEG-1 layer II
digital audio
3 Loudness considerations
4 Operating in the analogue domain
5 Operating in the digital domain
6 Use of audio meters
6.1 VU
meters
6.2 Peak
meters
6.3 Loudness
meters
7 Harmonization of audio alignment levels
for digital programme exchange – Adoption of SMPTERP155
8 Peak audio level
9 The studio environment
10 Application of volume compression in post-production
following the final mix of a television commercial soundtrack
11 Ingest of soundtracks into the television
broadcasting chain
12 Tests performed at CBS
13 Summary