Overview

Insight 2 by iZotope is an intelligent metering plug-in designed for detailed audio analysis and measurement in music and post-production environments. It offers customizable meters for loudness, intelligibility, spectral balance, and supports a wide range of audio formats up to 7.1.2 Atmos.

Key Features

• Loudness Metering: Displays Momentary, Short-term, Integrated, and Loudness Range measurements based on BS.1770 standards for broadcast compliance.
• Level Monitoring: Measures final audio levels using standard or K-weighted systems to preserve dynamic range.
• Sound Field Analysis: Provides in-depth audio image analysis to detect mono phase compatibility issues.
• Spectrogram: Real-time 3D topographical mapping of spectral content for detailed frequency monitoring.
• Intelligibility Meter: Utilizes Relay to extract dialogue track information and recommends dialogue level and placement relative to the mix.
• Professional Multichannel Support: Compatible with stereo to 7.1.2 Atmos setups, suitable for professional music and post production sessions.
• Customizable User Interface: Offers options for personalizing the visual metering experience according to project needs.

Additional Tools

Relay Utility: Integrates with compatible iZotope plug-ins to provide channel-strip controls such as filtering, phase and mono controls, pan and width adjustments, and delay time.

System Compatibility

• Operating Systems: macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, Tahoe (Intel and Apple silicon), Windows 10 and 11.
• Plugin Formats: AAX, AU, VST3, VST2 (with limitations on Apple silicon).
• Supported Hosts: Logic Pro 11, Pro Tools 2024, Ableton Live 12, Cubase 14, Nuendo 14, Studio One 7, Reaper 7, FL Studio 2024, Adobe Audition 2025, Adobe Premiere Pro 2025, Davinci Resolve 19, Reason 12.5.

Use Cases

Insight 2 is intended for audio professionals involved in mixing, mastering, and post-production, providing precise metering to ensure compliance with loudness standards and help optimize mix clarity and balance.