Atlanta, GA, United States
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The TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo and 5.1 Audio Loudness Meter is a premium, desktop hardware audio meter designed to give audio engineers, musicians, and post-production professionals absolute visual confidence during mixing, mastering, and broadcast tasks. By pairing a dedicated 7-inch high-resolution LCD display with powerful hardware-accelerated analysis tools, it offloads visual metering from your primary computer monitor, eliminating the need to constantly move plugin windows around while you work. The Clarity M behaves like a software plugin but operates on a standalone hardware footprint. It is available in two distinct configurations tailored to different workflow demands: A streamlined edition purpose-built specifically for stereo mixing, mastering, and post-production.The Essential Audio ToolboxThe hardware includes a suite of precision analysis tools that help diagnose phase anomalies, frequency imbalances, and loudness discrepancies: LM6 Loudness Radar Meter: Provides a comprehensive visual history of short-term and momentary loudness on a single radar screen.State-of-the-Art True-Peak Meter: Protects your audio from unpredictable digital clipping caused by downstream codecs and digital-to-analog converters.Real-Time Analyzer (RTA): Features 1/3 octave resolution and individual band zooming for precise spectral distribution oversight.Vector Scope & Balance-O-Meter: Delivers a clear view of your stereo image width and left/right balance.Correlation Meter: Instantly warns you of potential phase cancellation problems when your mix downmixes to mono.Downmix Deviation: Tracks how well a multi-channel or stereo mix translates across alternative formats. [1, 2, 3, 4]Seamless DAW & Hardware IntegrationThe Clarity M bridges standalone hardware reliability with standard computer workflows. It comes equipped with a dedicated software plugin that routes your DAW’s master fader or mix bus audio directly to the screen via a single USB 2.0 connection. [1, 2, 3]Supported Plugin Formats: VST, Audio Units (AU), and AAX. [1]Compatible DAWs: Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro, Nuendo, Ableton Live, and other leading workstations. Physical Connections: Beyond USB, the hardware includes a breakout DB-15 cable supporting unbalanced AES3 digital inputs (6 channels for the 5.1 version, 2 channels for the Stereo version), an optical TOSLINK input, and a GPIO port for foot-switch meter resets. Stand-Alone Performance: When bypassing a computer, it can ingest digital audio straight from a hardware console or audio interface to monitor entire systems or reference tracks. Broadcast Standard ComplianceTo ensure your projects meet strict streaming and television specifications, the device is fully compliant with all major international broadcast loudness standards, including:ITU BS.1770-4 & ATSC A/85 (North America)EBU R128 (Europe)TR-B32 (Japan) & OP-59 (Australia) It features built-in preset libraries calibrated for specific destinations—such as streaming targets (YouTube, iTunes), film, TV, and commercial delivery—which are fully editable to match custom parameters
Original Price$191
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