Maat DRMeter MkII

Universal Loudness Metering Solution

DRMeter MkII is the first Loudness meter plug–in designed for general use and specifically for music production. It’s the only Loudness meter that displays channel–specific trends and events by augmenting the mandated mono measurement with classic L/R metering. DRMeter MkII is also the first plug–in to combine official DR dynamic range measurement with mandated R 128 and A/85 Loudness.

With this product, MAAT premiers the Dynamic Deviation™ function, an intuitive presentation of current dynamic density compared to Target Loudness. Dynamic density is the amount of dynamic contrast in a recording. DRM2 is also the first Loudness meter to display both Relative and Absolute scales simultaneously.

Need More?Current Loudness meters were designed to strictly conform to the R128 and A/85 Loudness measurements standards. While DRMeter MkII conforms completely to all international standards, with higher accuracy than many competing products, we wanted more and we think you will too. Conceived by MAAT’s own Friedemann Tischmeyer, a member of the EBU’s ploud group that created “R128,” DRMeter MkII addresses the needs of modern audio pros, who jump from commercial work and CD prep and mastering to an industrial promo soundtrack or VO for a DOOH client.

For extra versatility, DRMeter MkII includes a native version you can run anytime to meter outside of your DAW or plug–in host. To use DRM2 standalone, you will usually need a “virtual audio device,” an audio driver that provides a software “device” the operating system can use for patching. For Windows, we recommend VB-Audio’s VB-CABLE. For macOS, we recommend Existential Audio’s BlackHole. Both are free.

Relax. Whatever job walks in the door, you know your measurement needs are met. Rest easy knowing no matter what genre or flavor of content you produce, DRMeter MkII will guide you toward the best possible master for your specific deliver platform or medium. DRMeter MkII, the Loudness Meter for all of us.

Unobtrusive Power

Hiding behind DRMeter MkII’s seemingly simple UI is a powerful premise. Eye candy is great for newbies, but can really get you down on a daily basis. DRMeter MkII packs every metric you may need into one resizable window that’s easy on the eyes. Not only does the UI “get out of the way,” so you can be more productive, we’ve incorporated industry–first features that inform you of possible pitfalls without slapping you in the face.

Subtle Functionality

DRMeter MkII combines all mandated Loudness metrics with several new helpers. We’ve added discrete left/right measurements so you can ID channel–specific trouble spots and track trends. We also measure all the time for all metrics, in the background, so you can jump from one measurement method to another and back, checking up on specific concerns without loosing the overall picture. We’ve even added little details that make your day better, like “digital black” or -∞ indicators; Play, Pause and automatic controls for integrated measurement; an R128 Gate Disable for downward compatibility; and a True Peak disable option for broadcast folks that need SPPM as well. 

Features

• 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 our 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.
• 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)

COMPATIBILITY

 MAC OSX    WINDOW

 Windows Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  • AAX Native plugins
  • VST plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• Windows 7 or higher

 Mac Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  
  • AAX Native plugins
  • Audio-Unit plugins
  • VST plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• Mac OS  10.9 or later (64-bit only)