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Loudness Targets For Streaming Platforms Chart
| Platform | Peak | Loudness |
|---|---|---|
| Youtube | -1.0 dBTP | -13 to -15 LUFS |
| Deezer | -1.0 dBTP | -14 to -16 LUFS |
| CD | -0.1 dBTP | > -9 LUFS |
| Club Play | -0.1 dBTP | -6 to -9 LUFS |
- What is the LUFS for YouTube?
- What true peak should I aim for?
- Does true peak matter for streaming?
- What level should I mix to for YouTube?
What is the LUFS for YouTube?
YouTube uses a reference level of -14 LUFS, and normalization is always enabled. It will not turn quieter songs up, never uses limiting, and uses track normalization exclusively.
What true peak should I aim for?
When mastering, you probably want to leave at least 1 dB of headroom. That means your peaks should be below -1 dBFS. That being said, Spotify recommends a headroom of 2 dB. If you want to optimize for their platform, you may want your peaks to fall below -2 dBFS.
Does true peak matter for streaming?
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.
What level should I mix to for YouTube?
Most YouTubers tend to stick at -12db max) Overall mix Level: -12db to -20db. Music: -18db to -20db. Sound Effects: -14db to -20db.
