EBU R 128 S2 Loudness in Streaming
Recommends unchanged −23 LUFS streaming with metadata and defines the interim −20 to −16 LUFS distribution range represented by this monitoring Profile.
Reference Loudness−18 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −16 LUFS → Warn< −20 LUFS → Warn
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
EBU R 128 Streaming Monitor
A monitor for the interim streaming range described by EBU R 128 S2.
How to Use
Copy Profile, then paste in PLVS outside a text field to review the import.
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Confirm the import, then select the Profile in PLVS. Importing does not apply it automatically.
Details
EBU R 128 S2 prefers programmes to remain at −23 LUFS with accurate loudness metadata. When a broadcaster instead adapts content before streaming, S2 permits an interim Distribution Loudness Level from −20 to −16 LUFS. This Profile uses the midpoint, −18 LUFS, as its reference and warns outside that range; −18 LUFS is not presented as the only EBU streaming target. The True Peak check follows the R 128 production ceiling inherited by programmes prepared for this workflow.
- Reference Loudness
- −18 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −16 LUFS → Warn< −20 LUFS → Warn
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
- File Size
- 739 bytes
File Checksum
sha256:351ba94476f1a1dd178f16cffc49f128e095a290ab7949d19f70fc5ca1695994
Sources
EBU R 128 Loudness Normalisation and Permitted Maximum Level of Audio Signals
Defines the programme preparation and Maximum True Peak requirements referenced by R 128 S2.
Release History
Release 1
2026-10-14 · published
Initial monitoring release based on the EBU R 128 S2 interim distribution range.