Metering Monitor Modes

The following metering modes are available on the Analyze tab in the Monitoring section of the Audio Editor.

Playback

This is the standard metering mode, in which the meters reflect the audio that is played back. Metering occurs after the Master Section, which means that effects, dithering, and master faders are taken into account. You can monitor audio files, audio montages, audio CD track lists, etc.

Audio Input

In this mode, the meters reflect the audio input. Typically, this is the mode to use when recording. The Master Section settings are not taken into account. This option is only available when the Recording dialog is open.

Freeze Meters

This mode freezes the values for all open meters. The meters remain frozen until you select another monitor mode.

File Rendering

In this mode, you can monitor what is being written to disk during file rendering or when recording. Like Audio Selection, average and min/max peak values are calculated. After rendering, the meters freeze until you refresh or change monitor mode.

Edit Cursor

In this mode, the meters are static, showing the levels and other values for the audio at the position of the edit cursor in stop mode. This allows you to analyze a specific position in an audio file in non-real-time. The Master Section settings are not taken into account.

Audio Selection

In this mode, the meters display the average values calculated for the selected range. The Master Section settings are not taken into account.

When you change the selection, you have to update the meter displays by clicking Update Selection Analysis.

Update Selection Analysis

Analyzes the audio selection again and updates the meters.