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Post-production · term

Dialogue normalization

Also known as dialnorm.

Metadata or processing used to align playback level around a measured dialogue reference.

In practice

Measure with the specified method, preserve dynamics intentionally, and verify metadata through encoding and playback.

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Sources

  1. Loudness: EBU R 128 and supporting publications · European Broadcasting Union

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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