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Dorrough Meters

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

Waves Dorrough Meters provide precision audio metering based on patented ballistic mathematics that simultaneously display both peak and average levels, offering a unique window into audio power and signal processing effects. The plugin faithfully models legendary Dorrough hardware meters with superfast response while maintaining the analog feel of the original devices, making it the most accurate software metering solution available.

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Key Features

01Dual Peak and Average display with patented Dorrough Ballistic mathematics for true audio power reading
02Multiple meter styles (Arc, Horizontal, Vertical) and sizes (Small, Large, Extra Large) for flexible workspace integration
03Stereo metering modes including Left/Right, Sum/Diff, and Phase correlation detection
04Overs detection and display (3+ samples exceeding 0 dBFS) with LED indicator and reset control
05Configurable reference levels (-20 dBFS AES, -18 dBFS EBU, -14 dBFS post-production) for analog device compatibility
06Peak hold modes (Auto 3-second hold, Infinite hold, Reset, or constant refresh)
07Surround sound components for 5.0 and 5.1 channel metering with multiple industry standard channel orders (Film, ITU, DTS)
08Delay compensation (0-50,000 samples) to synchronize meter display with audio output

Things to Try

  • 01Switch to Sum/Diff mode on stereo signals to verify no energy drop from phasing problems and ensure difference level is appropriate relative to sum
  • 02Use the Phase correlation meter to check for problematic out-of-phase content (readings between -20 and -39 indicate issues)
  • 03Select appropriate reference level (-20/-18/-14 dBFS) based on your workflow (broadcast, EBU standard, or post-production)
  • 04Enable Peak Auto-Hold mode to catch transient anomalies while monitoring average levels with the middle three red LEDs as target
  • 05Adjust the Delay control if metering response precedes actual audio output in your host application for synchronized visual feedback

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