Level Meters

The Level Meters are based on DIN PPM meters, where 0db = 0dBFS. They also feature a "peak hold" mechanism. Signal peaks are being shown by a single segment for 2 seconds.

If the audio signal is stereo a meter will display both the left and the right channel, the upper signal being the left channel.

The right-hand segment will start flashing if clipping occurred (ie. if the level was greater than 0 dB). This only happens if this overload actually is a problem:

• Recording audio tracks
• Recording MIDI soft instrument tracks
• Master section
• Group and Effect Return sections which are routed to the sound device (Pro Plus edition only).

The Studio menu's Preferences window features a Large Meters options which makes the meters twice as big. Clicking a meter pops up a much larger version in a new window. This can be used if you need to watch the meter from a distance (to set up recording levels for example).

Track Level Meters will automatically be activated when the track's Rec button is engaged.