Broadcasting and telecommunications software specialist Tecom Group and digital audio processor manufacturer Jünger Audio have partnered on the development of two products for audio loudness control and normalisation – LA Playout and LA Production.
LA Playout features the integration of Jünger audio Level Magic processors with Tecom Group’s Loudness Analyzer software. At the end of processing, loudness values are logged and transferred to a special light version of J*AM Loudness Logger. LA Playout receives data from J*AM, relates it to a broadcast schedule and carries out a comparative analysis of the loudness level for programme blocks, advertisements and announcements. This allows for quick and easy detection of on-air loudness deviations.
All the measurement data is delivered over network and does not require any additional hardware. The solution carries out the analysis in near real time, thus broadcasters may access analytical reports whenever they want to ensure compliance with loudness regulations and a high quality of broadcasting service.
LA Production is an application for file-based loudness measurement and normalization. Its latest version uses the original adaptive Level Magic algorithm which allows broadcasters to comply with all current international loudness standards while preserving a high audio quality. As a result, the audio is compliant with a selected standard and free of artefacts such as pumping, breathing and distortion. The application works in automatic and manual modes. In auto mode, files from a watch folder are analysed and normalised if necessary. A frame-accurate video player and audio channel mapping option can be named among other useful features of LA Production.
‘The partnership with Jünger Audio brought along development of a line of products for complete loudness control at different stages of content production and distribution,’ says Tecom Group General Manager, Alexander Kabanov. ‘We are proud that our new loudness control tools will help customers ensure loudness compliance at ease.’
‘We see our collaboration with Tecom Group as a major benefit to our international clients, especially those in Russia who now have a qualified solution for loudness measurement and logging,’ says Jünger Audio New Business Manager, Peter Poers. ‘Our partnership will enable Tecom customers to comply with loudness regulations and it will also give Jünger Audio customers access to an expanded solutions portfolio.’
