Dolby Media Meter

Dallas Taylor · 7th September 2008, 01:45 AM

Does anyone know where (specifically) I can buy this?

I've seen a full page ad in Mix Magazine (for the past 2 issues I believe) saying that the Dolby Media Meter is "now available". I've been searching all over the net with no luck...

Also, does anyone know the street price? I know the MSRP is $795.

Thanks!!

Jesse Peterson · 7th September 2008, 05:33 AM

Also...

The specs on the dolby site give mac and pc requirements... the PC version is the only that includes pro tools as a requirement.. does this mean it's stand alone on mac?

Dallas Taylor · 7th September 2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Peterson

Also...

The specs on the dolby site give mac and pc requirements... the PC version is the only that includes pro tools as a requirement.. does this mean it's stand alone on mac?

In the Mix Mag add, it clearly shows the DMM running as an RTAS Plug-In in Pro Tools on a Mac.

Also, a few people PM'ed me about where to find this product. Here's a link to a PDF of all the Dolby Dealers in the US:

http://www.dolby.com/uploadedFiles/z...rsUSCanMex.pdf

I hear that it was possibly released last week? I'll give my local Dolby Dealer a call on Monday.

Does anyone know how much of a system hog this is? I'm running a Quad 2.0 Mac with fully maxed out Pro Tools LE (rtas) Sessions as well has an HD System (which I have no doubt would be able to handle it).

Thanks!

quadraphonics · 8th September 2008, 03:02 PM

I have been running the Mac version for a bit..It runs as a Stand alone piece of software, as an Audio Suite plug in and as an RTAS plug in.

I haven't noticed it taking much in the way of system resources - however, I have been checking it against final work and comparing the results against our LM100 to see how accurate it is, since the SOftware doesn't actually measure LEQ(A) like the LM100.

So far, I have noticed that it seems to be almost as accurate as the LM100 over long term w/ Dialogue Intelligence enabled. Ran into some mis-readings with 1.0 Mono tracks however, but the 2.0 tracks measured the same the whole way down. (i'm still looking into this..)

And the logging feature is easier to implament that it is/was with the LM100..

Randall

ErikG · 8th September 2008, 08:22 PM

Randal/quad...

In regards to accuracy...
As far as I could tell from the text (do not have it yet) the DMM measures according to the newer ITU standard while the LM100 as long as it's not updated is still measuring LEQa.
So comparing the two (even if they are still close) might not yeild the expected results at all times. Only question is... Will the broadcasters update there LM100's etc? or will we now get a new mess of metering standards to ad to the mess we already have where every bloody TV channel has it's own spec...

quadraphonics · 9th September 2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikG

Randal/quad...

In regards to accuracy...
As far as I could tell from the text (do not have it yet) the DMM measures according to the newer ITU standard while the LM100 as long as it's not updated is still measuring LEQa.
So comparing the two (even if they are still close) might not yeild the expected results at all times. Only question is... Will the broadcasters update there LM100's etc? or will we now get a new mess of metering standards to ad to the mess we already have where every bloody TV channel has it's own spec...

I asked the person I deal with at Dolby this very question. I am still waiting on an answer...

Randall

kkfaudio · 24th October 2008, 06:26 PM

Thought I'd bring this up to the front again...

Is anyone else using the plugin successfully? I'd especially love to hear specifically about a Discovery use...

We're about to quote a job which will require LM100, and we're prepared to buy it if we get the gig, but if it's possible to substitute the Media Meter, why not save some $$$?

Thanks!

Kevin

nathand · 24th October 2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikG

Will the broadcasters update there LM100's etc? or will we now get a new mess of metering standards to ad to the mess we already have where every bloody TV channel has it's own spec...

According to CBS, NBC and FOX's latest spec sheets the ITU standard will be used for measurement. LEQ-A should be used if ITU is not available.

kkfaudio · 24th October 2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks, nathand...

At least some specs are starting to line up with plugin version...

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7th September 2008, 01:45 AM	#1
Dallas Taylor Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6	Dolby Media Meter Does anyone know where (specifically) I can buy this? I've seen a full page ad in Mix Magazine (for the past 2 issues I believe) saying that the Dolby Media Meter is "now available". I've been searching all over the net with no luck... Also, does anyone know the street price? I know the MSRP is $795. Thanks!! __________________ Dallas Taylor, CAS

7th September 2008, 05:33 AM	#2
Jesse Peterson Gear nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 131	Also... The specs on the dolby site give mac and pc requirements... the PC version is the only that includes pro tools as a requirement.. does this mean it's stand alone on mac? __________________ www.kdsound.net

8th September 2008, 08:22 PM	#5
ErikG Gear interested Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Randal/quad... In regards to accuracy... As far as I could tell from the text (do not have it yet) the DMM measures according to the newer ITU standard while the LM100 as long as it's not updated is still measuring LEQa. So comparing the two (even if they are still close) might not yeild the expected results at all times. Only question is... Will the broadcasters update there LM100's etc? or will we now get a new mess of metering standards to ad to the mess we already have where every bloody TV channel has it's own spec... __________________ Europa Sound Production Euphonix 32 fader S5MC + stand alone MC, Nuendo x 5, Protools x 10 4 x VVTR, Avid Adrenaline, Final Cut Pro http://www.europasound.se

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8th September 2008, 03:02 PM	#4
quadraphonics Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 18	I have been running the Mac version for a bit..It runs as a Stand alone piece of software, as an Audio Suite plug in and as an RTAS plug in. I haven't noticed it taking much in the way of system resources - however, I have been checking it against final work and comparing the results against our LM100 to see how accurate it is, since the SOftware doesn't actually measure LEQ(A) like the LM100. So far, I have noticed that it seems to be almost as accurate as the LM100 over long term w/ Dialogue Intelligence enabled. Ran into some mis-readings with 1.0 Mono tracks however, but the 2.0 tracks measured the same the whole way down. (i'm still looking into this..) And the logging feature is easier to implament that it is/was with the LM100.. Randall

24th October 2008, 06:26 PM	#7
kkfaudio Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Guelph, Canada Posts: 18	Thought I'd bring this up to the front again... Is anyone else using the plugin successfully? I'd especially love to hear specifically about a Discovery use... We're about to quote a job which will require LM100, and we're prepared to buy it if we get the gig, but if it's possible to substitute the Media Meter, why not save some $$$? Thanks! Kevin

24th October 2008, 08:02 PM	#9
kkfaudio Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Guelph, Canada Posts: 18	Thanks, nathand... At least some specs are starting to line up with plugin version...