Summary

The HoRNet LU Meter MK2 is a professional LUFS meter plugin designed for accurate loudness monitoring in mixing and mastering. It offers momentary, short-term, and integrated loudness measurements compliant with EBU R128 standards, featuring advanced auto gain staging, peak protection, and group parameter sharing to ensure consistent audio levels.

Features

• LUFS meter with momentary, short-term, and integrated readings
• Peak hold and clipping indicator with red blink
• Reference loudness level adjustable between -60 and 0 LUFS
• Input gain control from -30 dB to +30 dB
• Stereo automatic gain adjustment with six settings
• Auto gain function with momentary or integrated methods
• Peak protection system to prevent clipping above set limits
• Parameter sharing across multiple plugin instances in groups or globally
• Resizable and intuitive GUI with hardware acceleration and Apple Silicon native support
• Compatible with macOS (10.11+) and Windows (7+) in 64-bit VST, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX formats
• Standard compliance mode supporting EBU R128
• No copy protection

Usability

The plugin’s auto gain algorithm maintains consistent loudness levels automatically, saving mixing and mastering time. Users can synchronize settings among multiple tracks or buses, making it efficient for complex sessions. Calibration flexibility allows adaptation to various loudness targets, such as streaming platforms or broadcast standards.

Supported Platforms and Formats

Supported on macOS and Windows operating systems with plugin formats Audio Units, VST, VST3, and AAX.