LCAST Stereo

LCAST Stereo is a comprehensive loudness metering plugin that addresses a specific but critical gap in modern production workflows. It measures integrated loudness, short-term loudness, and true peak levels across stereo sources, displaying measurements against all major broadcast standards including ITU BS.1770, EBU R128, and ATSC A/85 (CALM Act). The plugin also supports streaming service normalization targets for Spotify and iTunes, making it invaluable for engineers working across both broadcast and consumer delivery platforms.

What distinguishes LCAST Stereo from basic level meters is its ability to quantify intersample peaks - transient peaks that exist between samples and would cause clipping during conversion or playback. This measurement matters increasingly as loudness normalization becomes standard across platforms. The interface combines numerical readouts with color coded graphics, presenting data clearly without unnecessary visual clutter.

The plugin's zoom functionality allows detailed inspection of transient behavior, while preset configurations for major standards eliminate manual setup time. This makes it equally useful whether you're mastering for broadcast compliance or optimizing for streaming services where loudness normalization is active.

LCAST Stereo works across industry standard DAWs including Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and Reaper. It's most valuable for mastering engineers, broadcast facilities, and serious independent producers who need reliable, standards-compliant loudness measurement. In a category where accuracy directly impacts deliverable quality, LCAST Stereo provides the precision and ease of use that professional work demands.