Does true peak matter

The reason the true peak meter is so important is that we need to leave a little digital headroom in our masters. When a file hits digital zero, or tries to go above zero (true peak), it will clip and distort the file.

1. Should you use True Peak?
2. Does true peak limiting matter?
3. What should true peak be for streaming?
4. What does true peak mean?

Should you use True Peak?

True peak meters show you all the peaks, including ones that will happen when your song is converted into audio. When checking your mixes and masters for unwanted peaks, you should always use a true peak meter.

Does true peak limiting matter?

A True Peak meter can identify those inter-sample peaks, and a True Peak limiter can pre-empt them, significantly reducing the risk of distortion. For that reason, loudness recommendations often specify a maximum True Peak level, rather than simply a maximum peak level.

What should true peak be for streaming?

A good rule of thumb was to leave at least 1 dB True Peak headroom. Sometimes though, more could sound better, especially with louder material or lower bitrates. A good way to audition this is by using the Codec Preview module in Ozone.

What does true peak mean?

True Peak: the maximum level that a signal reaches – the “loudest” point in your signal. True Peak is just a more accurate version of peak. It essentially measures peak but at a more detailed level.