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Level 1: Foundations · Lesson 8 of 22
Audio Levels
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What you'll learn
dBFS, LUFS, headroom — the numbers every engineer must know. The two most important loudness measurements.
Key takeaways
- 0 dBFS is the digital ceiling
- Streaming ≈ -14 LUFS integrated
- Leave headroom for mastering
- LUFS describes perceived loudness; dBFS describes digital level.
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- The full lesson walkthrough
- A quiz to check your understanding
- Teach-back grading with personal feedback
- Ear training for beginners
- Hands-on Studio Missions™
- Virtual studio gear and practice stations