Here is a handy and free metering plugin that offers RMS, EBUR128, VU and PPM measurement. It works with Windows XP or newer Mac OS X 10.5 or newer and has been tested with Pro Tools 10 and 12.
- R/mac: A community for all things relating to Apple's Macintosh line of computers. Posted by 7 years ago. Need a standalone VU meter for OSX desktop. Know a good one? Anyone know of a simple, standalone desktop app to monitor my audio output? I watch videos in Quicktime, Firefox, Safari, and elsewhere. Finding a VU meter has been.
- Windows VU Meter is a standalone application that mimics an old stereo's VU or audio level meters. The program has no intervening toolbars or window frames to allow the program to allow a clean.
Analogue Vu Meter App For Macs
Consisting of 'FORENO' and “FORENO-Rack”, the FORENO series is a high-spec and highquality VU meter system effortlessly fitting in any kind of working environment, from home studios to professional recording studios. The newer model FORENO-Rack packs the samefunctionality as the FORENO in a 2U rack format. The VU meter unit is manufactured by Fuso Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd., who has been in the business for more than 87years, and FORENO uses a high-precision, high-reliability product from the company’s line up, strictly manufactured based on the NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) standard BTS5703 or JIS C1504.
For the lighting, LED is used and ensures great visibility as well as lasting life.
In addition, the front panel of FORENO is equipped with a 5-stage switchable attenuator, enabling flexible use without any troublesome settings in any environment.
For the lighting, LED is used and ensures great visibility as well as lasting life.
In addition, the front panel of FORENO is equipped with a 5-stage switchable attenuator, enabling flexible use without any troublesome settings in any environment.
FORENO is made in Japan, and all products are manufactured under a strict quality control.
Features At A Glance
- Precise meter unit from Japanese manufacturer Fuso
- Attenuator knob on front panel for easy switching between different gain staging (eg. mixing / mastering)
- THRU output
- Sturdy metal housing in 2U rack format
- Desktop version also available with small footprint and beautiful side-wood finish, fitting in any kind of studio environment from home studio to professional recording studio
How to use hardware VU meters with a DAW:
In-Depth Features
Design:
- 2U rack mount size: W470 x H88 x D117mm
- robust metal housing
VU meter:
- Manufactured based on NHK standard BTS5703 or JIS C1504
- Uses a high-precision, highly reliable meter manufactured by Fuso Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd.
- Lighting uses LEDs, ensuring great visibility
ATTENUATOR:
- Adjustable input level: 5 step attenuator in 3 dB increments
THRU OUT:
- THRU OUT connector with minimum sound quality deteoriation
- Compatible with any studio environment
Independent calibration on LR channels:
- LR channels can be calibrated independently on the back panel for fine adjustments
Made In Japan:
- Made-in-Japan with strict quality control
Specification
- Accessories: power adapter, manual, warranty card
- VU meter: Conforms to BTS5703 (JIS C1504) standard, impedance 3.9kΩ (± 200Ω), time constant 0.3sec ± 10%, frequency range 30Hz ~ 15000Hz, LED lamp inside illumination type (DC12V)
- INPUT connector: XLR (female) / TRS phone COMBO jack
- THROUGH OUT connector: XLR (male)
- Input impedance: 47kΩ balanced input
- Nominal input level: + 4dBu (1.228V)
- Maximum input level: + 24dBu (12.283V)
- Input calibration: Approx. + 3dB / -∞ against specified input level, equipped with semi-fixed VR (Cal.) for each of Lch and Rch
- Power supply: Input AC100V ~ 240V (0.58Amax), output DC24V (1Amax) power adapter used (DC output cable length = approx. 1.5m)
- Power consumption: Up to about 3.5VA
- Dimensions: W470 x H88 x D117mm
- Weight: body=approx. 2,370 g, power adapter = approx. 130 g
Price: TBA
Web: https://en.hayakumo.tokyo/foreno-rack
Here is a handy and free metering plugin that offers RMS, EBUR128, VU and PPM measurement.
mvMeter offers the following;
Windows Vu Meter
- behavior of classic analog VU and PPM meters
- multiple measurement modes: PEAK, RMS, EBU R128, VU and PPM
- multi-channel metering: stereo, left, right, mid, side channel
- large and accurate live meters
- adjustable pre-gain, automatic gain staging
- 64-bit internal processing
- 3 different meter themes
- GUI resizing up 400%, ready for 4k displays
Vu Meter For Windows 10
It works with Windows XP or newer Mac OS X 10.5 or newer and has been tested with Pro Tools 10 and 12.
My Vu App
Click here for more information and to download mvMeter for free