Loudness Targets Index
The APU Loudness Series of plug-ins support a variety of global loudness targets for broadcasting and streaming. These targets define target loudness levels in LUFS as well as maximum true peak limits in dBTP.
The following table provides a quick reference for various broadcasting and streaming loudness targets. Click on a target to view detailed metering and compliance settings.
| Target | LUFS | dBTP |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | -14 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| SoundCloud | -14 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Tidal | -14 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| YouTube | -14 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Amazon Music | -14 LUFS | -2.0 dBTP |
| Deezer | -15 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Apple Music | -16 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Social Media (TikTok/Reels) | -16 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Podcast (Stereo) | -16 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| Podcast (Mono) | -19 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| EBU R128, Broadcast | -23 LUFS | -1.0 dBTP |
| ATSC A/85, US TV | -24 LUFS | -2.0 dBTP |
| Netflix | -27 LUFS | -2.0 dBTP |