Trigger Gain Control Based on Loudness Measurement

This model enables you to apply dynamic range compression to an audio signal while staying inside a preset loudness range. In this model, a Compressor block increases the loudness and decreases the dynamic range of an audio signal. A Loudness Meter block calculates the momentary loudness of the compressed audio signal. If momentary loudness crosses a -23 LUFS threshold, an enabled subsystem applies gain to lower the corresponding level of the audio signal.

1. Open the Time Scope and Compressor blocks.

2. Run the model. To switch between listening to the compressed signal with and without gain adjustment, double-click the switch.

3. To observe the effect of compression on loudness, tune the Compressor block parameters and view the compressed audio signal on the Time Scope block.