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Pan Normalizer
The Pan Normalizer can ensure that both channels of a stereo file have
the same level or loudness. You need to have a stereo selection in a ste-
reo file to apply this process.
This process requires two passes (analysis and rendering).
The Pan Normalizer is also available in the Batch processor.
The dialog contains the following options:
Item Description
Peak level The channel with the lowest peak level will be raised to match the peak
level of the other channel.
Loudness (RMS) This is the most useful mode. The loudness of both channels is first an-
alyzed, then the gain of each channel is adjusted to get matching loud-
ness levels on both channels. The resulting loudness will be the
maximum loudness found during the analysis (in either of the channels).
No clipping can be introduced using the Pan Normalizer.
Remove DC offset If any DC offset exists in the file, this will affect the loudness computa-
tion. Therefore it is recommended that you keep this activated. See
“Eliminate DC Offset” on page 195 for a description of DC offset.
Analyse channel
difference…
This will show you the current Loudness ratio between the left/right
channels. The result will differ according to the selected “Peak/Loud-
ness” mode.
Apply Applies the processing.