Match Loudness making my audio too loud

[paulam25909058]

Hi. My audio was around -17 dB (one track). I ran it through Match Loudness (target -16, tolerance 1, max true peak -2). Now my audio is -11 perceived loudness. Why? Match Loudness always feels wonky to me. I guess I have to manually lower my audio?

Also, if if I adjust volume in multitrack, I don't see those changes reflected in Amplitude Statistics. I'm also trying to monitor with the Loudness Radar, but that seems off to me, too. When I raise the volume, I've seen the opposite reflected in Loudness Radar. I'd love some tips on how to accurately monitor my audio.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

paulam25909058  wrote

Also, if if I adjust volume in multitrack, I don't see those changes reflected in Amplitude Statistics.

You wouldn't - you haven't altered the file, just the playback amplitude. Amplitude statistics relate to the file.

[paulam25909058]

What suggestions do you have to make sure your audio tracks are level and perceived loudness is -16? Thanks for your thoughts.

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

What loudness algorithm are you using? If I use ITU-R BS1770-3 Loudness and set it to -17LUFS, put all the tracks I want to get to this level in the 'drag 'n drop' box, highlight the lot and run it, they all come out at -17 LUFS.