HoRNet ELM128 MK2 is available now

HoRNet Plugins is proud to announce the release of HoRNet ELM 128 MK2, a complete and powerful EBU R128 loudness meter plugin designed for professionals in the broadcasting and audio production industries. The ELM 128 MK2 offers a comprehensive suite of features that ensures your audio projects meet the highest standards of loudness measurement, in compliance with the widely adopted EBU R128 standard.

The HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 is a sophisticated LUFS meter plugin that provides precise and detailed loudness readings in multiple formats. It includes five essential loudness measurements: momentary, short-term, integrated, dynamic range, and true peak. Each of these measurements provides valuable insights into your audio levels, ensuring that your work adheres to professional broadcast standards and avoids issues such as excessive loudness or distortion. By offering these measurements, the ELM 128 MK2 enables you to have full control over your mix and makes it easier to produce content that is balanced and sonically consistent across different platforms.

One of the key features of HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 is its ability to support a wide range of audio setups, including mono, stereo, and 5.1 surround metering. This versatility makes it ideal for a variety of audio projects, from simple stereo tracks to complex surround mixes. Whether you’re mixing for film, television, or music, this plugin ensures that your loudness levels are accurate and meet the necessary standards, regardless of the format you’re working with.

The plugin also features a history graph, which allows you to monitor the loudness of your project over time. This graph provides a detailed overview of your audio’s dynamic range, making it easy to identify moments of sudden loudness spikes or dips. You can review up to 12 hours of loudness history, giving you an in-depth view of how your audio has evolved during the session. This feature is particularly useful for long-form content, such as podcasts, radio broadcasts, or movies, where consistency in loudness is critical. It enables you to visually track how your loudness levels behave throughout the duration of the project, ensuring you meet loudness requirements across the entire timeline.

In addition to these features, HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 includes a normalization function that automatically adjusts the gain in real time. This ensures that your signal never exceeds your set reference level, whether you’re using momentary, short-term, or integrated loudness readings. The normalization function adapts to your chosen standard, making it a perfect solution for maintaining consistent loudness levels across your project, no matter the changes in audio content.

The plugin measures loudness in LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale), which is a more accurate way of representing perceived loudness compared to traditional dB measurements. LUFS accounts for the way humans hear sound, taking into consideration the frequency spectrum and the dynamic range of audio. By using LUFS, HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 provides loudness readings that more closely match human hearing, ensuring that your audio is balanced in a way that is optimal for listeners. Whether you’re mixing music, dialogue, or any other type of content, this measurement system ensures that the loudness levels are appropriate for the listening environment.

Key Features of HoRNet ELM 128 MK2:

• EBU R128 compliance: The plugin follows the EBU R128 standard, ensuring that your audio meets the loudness requirements for broadcast and streaming platforms.

• Mono, stereo, and 5.1 support: HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 works with multiple audio formats, allowing for accurate loudness measurement across all types of mixes.

• Momentary, short-term, and integrated loudness metering: These three types of loudness readings provide detailed insights into your audio’s loudness characteristics.

• Loudness range display: Visualize the range of loudness within your project and ensure a consistent dynamic range.

• True peak display: Monitor true peak levels to avoid distortion and clipping.

• History chart with selectable time and dB range: Review up to 12 hours of loudness history to track your project’s loudness over time.

• Real-time normalization: Automatically adjust the gain to maintain your chosen reference level.

• Resizable interface: The plugin’s interface can be resized to fit your workflow needs.

• Load and save custom presets: Save your preferred settings for quick recall.

• Mac OS X (10.7 and later) and Windows (Vista and later) support: The plugin is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems.

• 64-bit compatibility: HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 is fully compatible with 64-bit DAWs on both platforms.

• Audio Units, VST2.4, VST3, and AAX format: The plugin supports a wide range of formats, making it compatible with many DAWs.

The HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 is priced at €14.99 (about $16.00 USD), offering excellent value for the level of precision and functionality it provides. If you already own HoRNet ELM128, you can upgrade to the new ELM 128 MK2 for just €1.99, allowing you to take advantage of the latest features and improvements.

With the HoRNet ELM 128 MK2, you get a tool that not only meets the demanding requirements of the broadcasting industry but also simplifies your loudness management, ensuring your mixes are well-balanced and compliant with broadcast standards. The normalization function, history graph, and real-time measurement capabilities make it an essential tool for anyone involved in audio production, from mixing engineers to post-production professionals.

Whether you’re working on a short-form project or a long-form broadcast, HoRNet ELM 128 MK2 ensures that your audio stays within the proper loudness range, providing a smooth and consistent listening experience for your audience. Its easy-to-use interface, combined with powerful features, makes it an invaluable addition to any audio engineer’s toolkit.