True Peak Normalization: Workflow?
When I send out a mix to a client—at any stage in the process from rough to final—after printing, I like to peak normalize the print to a reasonable level so that the mix can be comfortably listened to on any equipment. I've been using -2.0dBFS, but this can lead to issues with intersample peaks above 0dBTP for dynamic material. Furthermore, peaks above -2.0dBTP can translate to above 0dBTP (or even above 0dBFS) when resampling, bit-reducing, or encoding to lossy formats.
To remedy this issue, I'd like to be able to easily peak normalize to -2.0dBTP within Pro Tools. Unfortunately, the Audio Suite Normalize plugin is old as dirt and doesn't have this capability, and likely will never be updated to include it. Are there any third party plugins to accomplish this, without limiting? Cursory searching here and on Google yielded no results. Barring that, what is your true peak normalization workflow? |
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I don't do normalization as such. I work to K14 metering followed by a true peak limiter like Fabfilter Pro-L set to -1dbfs. All on my 2-bus. Don't like normalization plugins as for me they make stuff sound like crap.
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I do this too ^ but you could just normalize to minus whatever you want then use a true peak limiter with threshold set to that same value.
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Normalization is not my preferred solution either. Just a subtle peak limiter does the job for me.
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I prefer to leave any limiting to mastering. I've never found the Audio Suite Normalize plugin to be anything but transparent. I haven't done any ABX or null tests, but nothing in a normalized print has ever made me go, "Huh, that sounds wrong. What happened?" It always sounds just as I expect it to. It should be no different than applying gain to a file (like clip gain).
At present, my workflow for true peak normalization is thus: 1) Print in real time 2) Export print 3) Run file through MAAT DROffline MKII to get true peak level 4) Open in Aurchitect Myriad (R.I.P.) and apply gain to bring true peak level to ~-2.0dBTP Should be unnecessary in 2019. Any DAW worth its salt should be providing native true peak metering and workflows. |
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Also Izotope Elements should be able to do it (which Pro Tools gave away for free as a gift) within Pro Tools. Full RX7 or Ozone can.
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Regardless, the workflow I used on my latest project: 1) Print audio in real time 2) Analyze printed file in real time using MAAT DRMeter MKII (multitasking while listening to print for problems) 3) Use AudioSuite Gain plugin to bring file to -2.0dBTP 4) Export to desired format(s) It worked pretty well. Not ideal, but better than using three different programs. |
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But if you want a single program to do the job, in addition to Waves WLM take a look at Junger Audio Level Magic https://www.flux.audio/project/junge...o-level-magic/ Not cheap but then again good tools are worth the money. You're going to have to get out of your comfort level rut and open your horizons to other/better ways of working. |
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BTW, I wouldn't complain about a $400 plugin when you want a company that charges $1000 for an EQ to make a plugin that specifically matches your workflow. |
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I'll tell you something - I sure wouldn't want the op to go anywheres near my work. I spend too much time on it to have someone muck it up with normalization. Manual gain ride with a light limiter; watch the metering and trust the ears. |
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We've only been just trying to help here. |
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