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Metering
Mixing
A. segmented meter B. non-segmented meter
The Audio Meter Settings dialog (Options- Audio Meter Settings
command) lets you choose segmented or non-segmented meters for the
Track and/or Console views.
You can customize the colors of non-segmented meters in the Configure
Colors dialog—use the Options-Colors command, and choose VU LO
Level, VU HI Level, or VU Tick Marks.
For more information, see Configure Colors dialog.
Changing the Meters’ Performance
There are two major factors that determine the performance of meters in
SONAR. One is audio latency which you can adjust, within the limits of your
audio hardware drivers, in the General tab of the Audio Options dialog. The
second is the settings in the Audio Meter Settings dialog.
SONAR has configurable meter ballistics that allow you to adjust the rise
and fall times of both the RMS and Peak Meters. Out of the box, SONAR
ships with industry-standard settings that mimic meter ballistics for common
hardware consoles.
The following table covers how to adjust your meter settings to meet your
needs.
A
B