Though this is a C# link, it may help you get the nomenclature correct. You might also get some ideas on how to code it:
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.win32.programmer.direc tx.audio/search? group=microsoft.public.win32.programmer.directx.audio&q=peak+meter&qt_ g=1 Hope this helps! Michael --- In [email protected], "Barry Beattie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > before I try and build one, has anyone seen a component that could be > used like an LED audio level meter (eg VU meter). It sounds simple > enough - it's just a line that changes length depending on the peak > level of a wave. Additional things like sections having different > colours along it's length usually with some indication of > unity/recommeded setting 3/4 of the way along, etc. > > (I'm doing a lousy job explaining this but we've all seen them: audio > equipment, recording software, etc.) > > looking for something compact and clear to see at a glance: I haven't > a lot of screen real estate and need to gang it with a vSlider (as a > volume control) > > suggestions? > > thanx > barry.b >
