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Limiter

L2

Waves

Where to get itAvailable from Waveswaves.com

L2 is a mastering-grade limiter and maximizer plugin combining an advanced peak limiter, level maximizer, and high-performance requantizer with IDR (Increased Digital Resolution) dithering technology. It uses lookahead peak detection and ARC (Auto-Release Control) to deliver transparent, overshoot-free limiting while preserving or enhancing signal resolution through multiple dithering and noise-shaping options.

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Key Features

01Lookahead peak limiter with overshoot-free response
02ARC (Auto-Release Control) system for dynamic release time optimization
03IDR dithering with 2 types (type1 and type2)
049th-order noise shaping with 3 curves (Moderate, Normal, Ultra)
05Requantization to 24, 22, 20, 18, and 16-bit outputs
0648-bit double-precision internal processing
07Threshold and Output Ceiling controls for peak management
08Gain Reduction meter for visual feedback

Things to Try

  • 01Set Threshold 4-6 dB lower than input peaks and leave Output Ceiling at 0.0 dB for maximum headroom and transparent limiting
  • 02Use IDR type1 with Normal noise-shaping for CD mastering, or type1 Ultra for final single-pass production masters
  • 03Use IDR type2 Ultra for minimum noise with 16-bit and higher sources when lower dither level is prioritized over absolute distortion elimination
  • 04Leave ARC engaged at all times for optimal release time calculation across varying input dynamics
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