EBU R 128 Loudness Normalisation and Permitted Maximum Level of Audio Signals
Defines the Programme Loudness target, quality-control allowance, measurement method and production True Peak ceiling represented by this Profile.
Reference Loudness−23 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −22.8 LUFS → Fail< −23.2 LUFS → Fail
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
EBU R 128 Programme
Programme loudness and True Peak checks for EBU broadcast production.
How to Use
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Details
For completed, non-live programme material measured across the full programme. This Profile uses the recommendation's quality-control allowance. Live programmes and material intentionally produced below target need contextual judgement and may not fit these fixed rules. Maximum Momentary, Maximum Short-term and LRA are intentionally unconstrained because EBU R 128 treats them as programme-, audience- and platform-dependent.
- Reference Loudness
- −23 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −22.8 LUFS → Fail< −23.2 LUFS → Fail
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
- File Size
- 727 bytes
File Checksum
sha256:a74aebffabe87abc9e19e529c8866e4406aa4f8c8396af34bcb189035a4476eb
Sources
EBU Tech 3343 Guidelines for Production of Programmes in Accordance with R 128
Provides the production and post-production context for applying the recommendation and distinguishes quality-control from live tolerances.
Release History
Release 1
2026-10-14 · published
Initial curated release based on the current EBU recommendation and production guidance.