Giving you access you multiple metering options including a wide range of customization, the DP Meter Pro Audio Meter and Side-Chaining Plug-In from Blue Cat Audio features peak, RMS, and crest factor meters in addition to side-chaining control capabilities via MIDI and automation outputs. 5 different metering scales, including Bob Katz's K-System are included by default, with support for creation of your own scales. Your track's statistics are visualized in colored displays with histograms to track its progress over time.

The DP Meter Pro is compatible with mono, stereo, and surround tracks, and features a mid/side switch to check mono and stereo field compatibility. All envelopes can be reused for monitoring or side-chaining applications, recorded as automation curves, or sent as MIDI CC messages.

Peak, RMS, Crest Factor Meters    5 Scales, Included Bob Katz's K-System    MIDI & Automation Outputs    VST, AU, RTAS, AAX, DirectX    Mac & Windows

Multichannel peak, RMS & crest factor meter

True dynamic range measurement with levels histograms

Instant, average and maximum audio levels

Modular user interface to fit into your workflow, with multiple screen sizes

Total control over the metering characteristics, including attack/release shape

Bob Katz's K-System scales support (K-12 / K-14 / K-20 and custom)

Mono, stereo, mid-side or surround analysis

Record measurements (peak, RMS, crest factor, clip etc.) as automation curves

Control in real time any MIDI-compatible plug-in or external MIDI device with the generated envelopes thanks to the plug-in's MIDI CC output

Manage the shape of the output envelope: record reversed envelope, change amount of signal, and offset the generated envelope. This lets you use the plug-in for side-chain ducking, compression, and much more

'Stereoness' and phase cancelation measurement.

Native DSP code for optimal performance

Full MIDI control and automation support with silent, zipper-free parameters update, advanced response control and MIDI Learn

No CPU load on idle: when the plug-in is fed with silence, the processing smoothly shuts down, to optimize the CPU usage of your Digital Audio Workstation

Skinnable and customizable user interface with transparency management

Automation and MIDI output: record output parameters as automation curves or send MIDI CC messages to other plug-ins for powerful side chain effects

Smooth Bypass: activate/deactivate the plug-in with absolutely no noise

Undo/Redo

Full featured integrated presets manager

Copy/paste the plug-in's state between instances using the system clipboard

Any sample rate supported

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this read color temperature?

A: No. It is a light meter for ambient light and flash.

Q: 2. Is this unit be mounted to a tripod?

A: Yes you can mount this to a tripod.

Q: 3. I keep reading issues about the touchscreen and the boot time - would these drawbacks prevent you from buying this again or does its functionality overcome its flaws?

A: Typically there aren't any issues with this meter.

Q: 4. Can you switch this form F-Stop to T-Stop?

A: T and F are Ambient light modes and YES. It also as a TF mode which allows you to pick both the Fstop and Shutter speed and the meter will tell you where to set the camera ISO to get the right exposure. The L-478 has more features than any meter every created. And is it is pretty fun to use. Love mine.

Q: 5. Can the noise be recorded and then uploaded to a computer with the level of noise?

A: The CM-170 is a meter that measures sound pressure level. You can record audio of the noise you are measuring but the recorded audio may differ from the live audio depending on the capabilities of the microphone and recorder. If you are trying to document a noisy environment to provide proof of the high sound pressure level, like loud noise from construction work, you may want to set up a camera or use a smartphone to record video that shows you actually measuring the level on the meter and also document the time and day it is taking place.

Q: 6. does this meter trigger Yungnuo YN-E3-RT remotely?

A: No; the L-478D-U does not have any internal radio. There are other L-478 meters that do, but they are specifically for PocketWizard, Elinchrom or Phottix receivers.

Q: 7. Does this item come with a case or pouch?

A: It comes with a little black pouch, so it is easy to misplace. I am amazed that is does not come with a paper manual, only a PDF, so when you are away form a computer, outside or wherever, you have no idea as to really how to operate it. Pennywise and pound foolish, as this the way all the big camera and camera related companies are going. I have not used it very much if at all, but I have other problems keeping me away from whatever. I hope that this answers your question???

Q: 8. Can this device be used to detect high frequency noise suppressing generators in office buildings?

A: No. The Galaxy Audio CM-170 Check Mate Series Type II SPL Meter is used to measure sound pressure levels (SPL) in decibels. It would only be able to measure the SPL of any equipment.

Q: 9. How long is the power supply/cable? Thanks.

A: This would be 3ft.

Q: 10. Main ViewDoes Sekonic LiteMaster Pro L-478D-U Light Meter gonna work if not to connect it to the camera or to the flash? I am using youngnuo 685 with 622 tx trigger. Is it necessarily to connect it to flasher or it can be used without connection?

A: Then i can go with lower price metere like 308 to perform the same operation, if i am not using it with pocket wizards. Or there is a big difference between those two models?