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What is the best way to maintain consistent audio levels in a TV show?

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If you are interested in media production, you might have wondered how to achieve consistent audio levels in a TV show. Audio levels are important for creating a professional and engaging sound quality, as well as avoiding unpleasant volume changes for the viewers. In this article, we will explain some of the best practices and tools for maintaining consistent audio levels in a TV show, whether you are working on a live or a recorded program.

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1 Understand the standards

The first step to maintain consistent audio levels is to understand the standards and regulations that apply to your TV show. Different broadcasters and platforms may have different requirements for the loudness, peak level, and dynamic range of the audio. For example, in the US, the CALM Act mandates that TV commercials cannot be louder than the programs they accompany. You can find the specific standards for your TV show by consulting the delivery specifications or the audio engineer of your broadcaster or platform. You should also be familiar with the common units and measurements for audio levels, such as decibels (dB), loudness units (LU), and loudness units relative to full scale (LUFS).

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2 Use a meter

The next step to maintain consistent audio levels is to use a meter that can monitor and display the audio levels of your TV show. A meter is a device or a software that can measure the loudness, peak level, and dynamic range of the audio signal. There are different types of meters, such as VU meters, PPM meters, and loudness meters, that can show different aspects of the audio levels. You should choose a meter that can show the units and measurements that match the standards of your TV show. For example, if your TV show needs to comply with the LUFS standard, you should use a loudness meter that can show the LUFS value of your audio.

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Jake Harling

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Monitoring is king, always ensuring you can visually see you levels as well as listening to them enables you to control Audio on the fly if required.

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3 Adjust the gain

The third step to maintain consistent audio levels is to adjust the gain of your audio sources. The gain is the amount of amplification or attenuation that is applied to the audio signal before it reaches the meter. The gain can be adjusted by using the knobs or faders on your audio mixer, or by using the gain controls on your audio software. You should adjust the gain of your audio sources so that they match the target level of your TV show. For example, if your TV show needs to have a loudness of -23 LUFS, you should adjust the gain of your audio sources so that they reach -23 LUFS on your loudness meter.

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Jake Harling

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Gain control is a must when setting levels however it should be kept to a minimum In live situations or while records. Ensure audio is monitored and pre check recorded content before it goes live.

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4 Apply compression

The fourth step to maintain consistent audio levels is to apply compression to your audio sources. Compression is a process that reduces the dynamic range of the audio signal, which is the difference between the loudest and the quietest parts of the audio. Compression can help to smooth out the variations in the audio levels, and to make the audio sound more consistent and balanced. Compression can be applied by using a hardware or a software compressor, which is a device or a plugin that can control the threshold, ratio, attack, release, and makeup gain of the compression. You should apply compression to your audio sources so that they fit within the dynamic range of your TV show. For example, if your TV show needs to have a dynamic range of 10 LU, you should apply compression to your audio sources so that they do not exceed 10 LU of difference between the loudest and the quietest parts of the audio.

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I think that compression is a valuable tool for keeping consistent audio levels. Compression can be used to ensure audio levels do not exceed a certain threshold, in this way you can control the dynamics of spoke word without the risk of clipping or abrasive level changes.

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5 Use automation

The fifth step to maintain consistent audio levels is to use automation to fine-tune your audio levels. Automation is a feature that allows you to record and edit the changes in the gain, compression, or other parameters of your audio sources over time. Automation can help you to adjust the audio levels of your TV show according to the specific scenes, dialogues, or effects that occur in the program. Automation can be used by using the automation modes and tools on your audio mixer or your audio software. You should use automation to correct any inconsistencies or errors that may occur in your audio levels, and to create a smooth and natural transition between the different segments of your TV show.

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6 Check the final mix

The final step to maintain consistent audio levels is to check the final mix of your TV show. The final mix is the result of combining all the audio sources and applying the gain, compression, automation, and other effects to the audio signal. The final mix is the audio that will be broadcasted or streamed to the viewers. You should check the final mix of your TV show by using your meter, your headphones, and your speakers. You should also compare the final mix of your TV show with other TV shows that have similar standards and genres. You should check the final mix of your TV show to make sure that it meets the standards and regulations of your broadcaster or platform, and that it sounds clear, consistent, and engaging for the viewers.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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