Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator
Mono and stereo podcasts need different LUFS targets (−19 vs −16). Enter your file type and measurement — get the right target and gain.
A mono source reproduced by both speakers sums acoustically about 3 dB louder than the same LUFS reading suggests — which is why Apple and the AES recommend −19 LUFS for mono podcast files against −16 for stereo. Publishing a mono file at −16 makes your show noticeably louder than everyone else's.
Rule / Formula
Mono and stereo podcasts need different LUFS targets (−19 vs −16). Enter your file type and measurement — get the right target and gain.
About Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator
Mono and stereo podcasts need different LUFS targets (−19 vs −16). Enter your file type and measurement — get the right target and gain. A mono source reproduced by both speakers sums acoustically about 3 dB louder than the same LUFS reading suggests — which is why Apple and the AES recommend −19 LUFS for mono podcast files against −16 for stereo. Publishing a mono file at −16 makes your show noticeably louder than everyone else's.
How to use Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator
- 1Enter your values into the fields in Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator.
- 2The result and any pass/fail verdict update instantly as you type — no button to press.
- 3Check the substituted formula and worked example to see exactly how the result was derived.
- 4Copy or note the result for your spec, delivery or planning.
Why use Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: AES TD1004; Apple Podcasts audio requirements.
- ✓Shows the governing formula and a worked example, so you can trust and check every result.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator do?+
Mono and stereo podcasts need different LUFS targets (−19 vs −16). Enter your file type and measurement — get the right target and gain. A mono source reproduced by both speakers sums acoustically about 3 dB louder than the same LUFS reading suggests — which is why Apple and the AES recommend −19 LUFS for mono podcast files against −16 for stereo.
Is my data private?+
Yes. Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator based on?+
It follows AES TD1004; Apple Podcasts audio requirements. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
What formula does it use?+
Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator uses: mono target = −19 LUFS, stereo = −16 LUFS (a mono file played over two speakers gains ≈ +3 dB acoustically). The tool shows this formula with your own numbers substituted so you can verify the result.
Is Podcast Mono vs Stereo Target Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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