How to simulate analog VU meter response to audio?

1. What is the response time of a VU meter?
2. Is Vu the same as dB?
3. What is VU meter in audio?

What is the response time of a VU meter?

Enter the VU Meter

A volume unit or “VU” meter is a basic volt meter that takes a simple average of the signal and displays it with an attack and release time of around 300 ms.

Is Vu the same as dB?

A Volume Unit is equal in magnitude to one dB. Decibels, one tenth of a Bel, are relative power measures. VU are typically used to monitor levels (histortically on 600 ohm terminations). dBm is a relative power measure.

What is VU meter in audio?

VU is an abbreviation for volume unit. Thus, a VU meter is a device for measuring the level of SOUND INTENSITY with audio equipment, such as AMPLIFIERs and TAPE RECORDERs. Although the measurements indicated on such a meter are in DECIBELs, the zero level should not be confused with 0 dB, the THRESHOLD OF HEARING.