Waves Dorrough Surround | WAVES

Waves Dorrough Surround is an advanced metering plug-in designed for audio professionals who demand precise, reliable level monitoring across surround sound, stereo, and film/television production environments. Developed in collaboration with Dorrough Electronics, this tool brings unmatched accuracy to your session, ensuring your audio mixes seamlessly conform to the highest broadcast and cinematic standards.

Key Features of Waves Dorrough Surround | WAVES

• Authentic emulation of Dorrough’s acclaimed hardware meters for accurate digital representation
• Supports both 5.0 and 5.1 surround, as well as all Dorrough stereo metering modes
• Instantaneous response to peaks and precise averaging of overall levels for clear, trustworthy readings
• Multiple meter display sizes (Small, Large, Extra Large) for easy integration into any workflow
• "Overs" LED indicator for immediate notification of potential distortion
• Dedicated controls for meter Order, Sum & Difference/Phase analysis, and collapse meters
• Compliance with DTS, ITU/SMPTE, and Film/Dolby Digital standards for professional post and broadcast mixes
• Peak hold options: three seconds, indefinite, or manual reset for flexible peak management
• Phase correlation and sum/difference modes to maintain stereo and surround integrity

Example Use Cases of Waves Dorrough Surround | WAVES

• Film and TV post-production engineers: Maintain precise loudness and channel balance to meet industry standards on major productions.
• Mixing engineers working in surround: Monitor peak and average levels for every channel to ensure a consistent listening experience in 5.1 and 5.0 setups.
• Broadcast engineers: Prevent digital overs and distortion during live or recorded broadcasts with instant, trustworthy metering.
• Music producers and mastering engineers: Achieve clarity and optimal headroom in complex mixes across stereo and surround environments.

Why Choose Waves Dorrough Surround | WAVES?

Combining legendary Dorrough accuracy with the flexibility of modern plug-ins, Waves Dorrough Surround ensures your mixes translate perfectly from the studio to the big screen. Trust your levels and elevate your audio quality—choose the gold standard in mixing meters.