<description>&lt;p&gt;I used to say that the &lt;strong&gt;Loudness Range (LRA)&lt;/strong&gt; measurement wasn't really useful when mastering - but recently I changed my mind. In this episode I explain &lt;strong&gt;why&lt;/strong&gt;, and how loudness range is actually something &lt;strong&gt;you&lt;/strong&gt; might want to pay attention to, as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What is the Loudness Range ?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How is it different to Dynamic Range ?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What even &lt;strong&gt;IS&lt;/strong&gt; Dynamic Range, anyway ?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why did I say that LRA wasn't helpful ?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How I changed my mind, and why&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How LRA could be useful for you&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Links and more episodes here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="www.themasteringshow.com/episode-108" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.themasteringshow.com/episode-108&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tools&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://the-mastering-show.captivate.fm/plugins"&gt;For Ian's mastering plugins, click HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn to master !&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://the-mastering-show.captivate.fm/resources"&gt;Click HERE to see Ian's courses and mastering resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leapwing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://the-mastering-show.captivate.fm/leapwing"&gt;Find out more about Leapwing's plugins&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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The Mastering Show #108 - Why I was wrong about Loudness Range

APR 29, 202633 MIN
The Mastering Show

The Mastering Show #108 - Why I was wrong about Loudness Range

APR 29, 202633 MIN

Description

I used to say that the Loudness Range (LRA) measurement wasn't really useful when mastering - but recently I changed my mind. In this episode I explain why, and how loudness range is actually something you might want to pay attention to, as well.Topics include:What is the Loudness Range ?How is it different to Dynamic Range ?What even IS Dynamic Range, anyway ?Why did I say that LRA wasn't helpful ?How I changed my mind, and whyHow LRA could be useful for youLinks and more episodes here:www.themasteringshow.com/episode-108Mentioned in this episode:ToolsFor Ian's mastering plugins, click HERELearn to master !Click HERE to see Ian's courses and mastering resourcesLeapwingFind out more about Leapwing's plugins