While meters might not be the sexiest topic in audio that I can think to write about, it’s something every engineer can benefit from understanding. Not in the red? Okay, I’m good.Īs my audio career progressed however, I started to see the benefits of using meters as a visual aid when you can’t always trust your ears.
Once upon a time, I only used meters to make sure I wasn’t clipping. From the humble VU meter to the most advanced spectral analyzer, you can understand them all-once you have a good grasp of the fundamentals.
