DRMeter MkII

Universal Loudness Metering Solution

The only comprehensive Loudness metering solution, from the guys who helped pave the way for Loudness normalization.

One Meter For All

DRMeter MkII is a groundbreaking Loudness meter plugin designed specifically for music production. It features channel-specific trends, dynamic range measurement, and combines various industry standards. MAAT introduces the Dynamic Deviation™ function, showcasing dynamic density compared to Target Loudness. Additionally, it's the first Loudness meter to display both Relative and Absolute scales simultaneously.

Need More?

DRMeter MkII goes beyond standard Loudness metering, offering higher accuracy and versatility. Conceived by Friedemann Tischmeyer, a member of the group that created "R128," it meets the needs of modern audio professionals working across various projects. It includes a native standalone version for metering outside your DAW, requiring a virtual audio device like VB-CABLE for Windows or BlackHole for macOS. With DRMeter MkII, you can confidently handle diverse audio tasks, ensuring optimal masters for any platform or medium.

Unobtrusive Power

DRMeter MkII's clean UI conceals a wealth of features, prioritizing productivity with a consolidated, resizable window. It introduces subtle alerts for potential issues, avoiding distractions.

Subtle Functionality

DRMeter MkII integrates mandated Loudness metrics with innovative features. It offers discrete left/right measurements for identifying channel-specific issues and tracking trends. With background measurement for all metrics, users can seamlessly switch between methods without losing the overall picture. Additional features include "digital black" indicators, integrated measurement controls, R128 Gate Disable for compatibility, True Peak disable for broadcast requirements, and presets for quick settings changes.

Better By Design

DRMeter MkII features a round trip AAC codec, akin to iTunes', for precise mastering. Dynamic Deviation aids navigation between peak and Loudness normalization, providing instant feedback based on set Target Loudness and True Peak Threshold. Positive values denote more dynamic content than the Dynamic Margin, while negative values indicate less.

Features

DRM2 combines mandated R128 and A/85 loudness measurements with an improved version of Maat's DR dynamic range metering standard. DRM2 includes several industry firsts, all designed to help you be more productive.

Industry firsts

• The first loudness meter designed for general use and specifically for music production
• The only loudness meter displaying channel–specific trends and events with classic L/R metering
• DRMeter MkII is also the first plug-in to offer official DRi dynamic range, just like DROffline batch utility
• Dynamic Deviation, an intuitive presentation of your current dynamic density compared to Target Loudness
• DRM2 is also the first loudness meter with DualVu™. Displaying both Relative and Absolute scales simultaneously makes loudness metering more intuitive and easier to understand.

Measurement

• D-Mode: DR - MAAT’s renowned DR dynamic range standard; PSR - Peak–to–Short–term Ratio; LRA - Loudness Range
• L-Mode: RMS, Momentary Loudness, Short–term Loudness
• Integrated: DRi, LUi (Program Loudness)

Additional Functions

DRMeter MkII enhances Target Loudness clarity and streamlines iTunes leveling with the round trip MFiT feature. It also heightens awareness of streaming and OTT music distribution requirements.

• MFiT mode - measures and monitors signal through round trip iTunes AACplus codec
• DRMeter MkII is highly configurable: set it up the way you need
• Measurements always running; easy to switch standards on the fly
• Adjustable, user defined target loudness
• Adjustable, user defined maximum True Peak Threshold
• Dynamic Deviation - difference in LU needed to match user defined target loudness
• LUFS/LU mode, LU mode with +9 and +18
• LINK mode; links left and right channel Dynamic Display together to show average of L+R
• Play and Pause control for integrated measurement
• 3 automatic modes for integrated measurement; AUTO ON, AUTO RESET OFF, AUTO OFF
• Gate On/Off for downward compatibility
• Gate indicator; indicates when the R/128 / A/85 Gate is active for LU integrated measurements
• Global Reset Button
• -∞ (㏈FS) input indicators
• Adjustable color thresholds for peak and loudness bar graphs
• Factory & user presets
• optional -30 dB zoom scale
• 5 different UI sizes for any display size
• TP disable option (= SPPM)

Essentials

DRMeter MkII let’s you manage your Target Loudness and leveling demands for Spotify, YouTube, iTunes and TIDAL with ease!

• Meter & monitor through MfiT up to 96k
• Operates at all standard sample rates, from 44.1 to 384 kHz
• Low fatigue visual design
• Compact layout in 5 sizes for every screen resolution