RD already supports destructive peak level based normalisation on
import, which I'd guess is commonly used by the majority of RD equipped
stations. R128 is simply an alternative method (or potentially
non-destructive post supplement) to Peak normalization, that in some
station formats is *far* better suited to todays audio sources, some of
which are hyper compressed and clipped well beyond what was done 15
years ago.
Peak normalisation may have 'cut it' once, but in 2016 it is not well
suited to many modern re/mastered music files, thereby currently
requiring the extra time wasteful step in RD of manually setting
playback level attenuation for each track.
Yes, in an ideal world we would all listen to every bit of audio being
imported and manually adjust playback level offsets, all marker points
etc. We often don't have that time, *or*, automated import (and
subsequent playout) is occurring while the station is unattended.
Having the automation tools to 'automate' that process well, and result
in the smoothest, best playout mix possible (without user intervention)
is desirable. R128 is one of those tools, and it typically does a great
job fully automated anyway. Another leading automation system has no
less than 5 types of inbuilt 'normalisation' methods available, all non
destructive. I think R128 is arguably the most useful normalisation
method in a modern automation system.
When a station is time poor, a good operator will gravitate to efficient
tools that reliably automate as much of the process as possible.
Multiple station feeds/formats, one producer, increasingly common.
Getting the best possible product delivered within the constraints of
the resources you have is more the mark of a professional than an amateur.
Interesting to read the earlier post R128 is commonly used in Europe.
Pleased to hear R128, as a user option, is on the road map - thank you
Paravel.
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