Decibel vs MAAT DRMeter MkII
Decibel
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| Figure | Decibel | MAAT DRMeter MkII |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Analysis Software | 8.4 (#6) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Broadcast standards | The maker says Decibel complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards. | The product combines EBU R128 and ATSC A/85 loudness measurements with DR dynamic-range metering. |
| DAW compatibility | The product page lists Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna as compatible DAWs. | MAAT lists Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Pyramix, Sequoia, Studio One and Wavelab as tested and approved DAWs. |
| Purpose | Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers. | DRMeter MkII is a cross-platform plug-in and standalone tool for loudness and dynamic-range metering, designed for general use and music production. |
| Support | Process.Audio says it usually responds to support messages within 24 hours. | MAAT directs users with installation, activation or product problems to its support team and asks them to include operating-system and DAW versions and computer details. |
Plans
MAAT DRMeter MkII
- DRMeter MkII Perpetual License$129, paid once
- DR2 Bundle$149, paid once
In their own words
Decibel
Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers, and can also analyze tracks offline. Its modules measure loudness (LUFS), dynamics (TrueDyn), true peak, RMS, frequency content, and stereo phase. Users can drag a track into the app for offline analysis and export measurement statistics. Available analysis views include LUFS, histogram, spectrum, spectrogram, VU, digital meter, phase scope, stereo cloud, and super meter. Decibel comes as 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugins, plus a standalone version. The product page lists compatibility with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna, as well as Premiere Pro; DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are described as coming soon. It can connect unlimited iOS and Android displays over Wi-Fi or USB for real-time metering. Decibel is listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The maker says it complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards. Licenses are perpetual and include free updates, with no subscriptions.
MAAT DRMeter MkII
MAAT DRMeter MkII has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.