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The custom setup of each of the four read-outs may be set in the Quick Setup menu; Window Text Read-out or
the Advanced Menu; Meter Setup; Windows Text
Reclaim Factor
The Reclaim factor indicates how much you can increase your
signal while still staying within your loudness target.
The Reclaim Factor is essentially the difference between the
absolute gated loudness and the dynamic gated loudness.
By making sure that your material is always above the dynamic gate threshold, the reclaim factor ensures
optimal loudness within the given standards.
Graphical Loudness
Loudness values can be shown graphically against time using the Graph LEQ
function.
The Graphical Loudness display allows for up to 3 minutes of loudness to be
mapped against time.
The Graphical Loudness view is reached by sliding once to the left of the
basic Bar graph display (view 2).
After hiding the Analyzer panel, the left panel part of the screen shows the
individual audio level bar-graphs for the elements that make up the surround
(or stereo) signal.
The bar-graph in the right panel shows the instantaneous loudness value.
The Loudness Capture functions are described in detail in the Capture
section.
The ‘Integtr’/’Shorttrm’ button allows for toggling between the two different
Loudness measures.
In addition to the graphical loudness, the Peak and Peak hold functions are also made available in the Graphical
Loudness display.
The Peak button, enables/disables the flying peak of the bar graphs across all meter views.
Similarly, the Hold button enables/disables the peak hold function across all meter views.
FFT Spectrum Analyzer
The FFT is a default function of the DK4 meter and is
optionally availably for DK1, DK2, and DK3.
Slide all the way to the left on your meter views to reach
the FFT.
The FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) analyzer function
performs a 1024 band audio spectrum analysis function.
The FFT features a x10 Zoom function, allowing a more
precise view of the audio spectrum.
Furthermore, the FFT allows for pointing to a specific
frequency pin for detailed readings, by using the ‘Cursor’ button.
Hit the ‘Cursor’ button and use the ‘Move’ buttons to point to the desired frequency pin.
