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Core Sections of Stereo Tool Settings

The "Golden Rule" of Stereo Tool:

This is where you decide if your audio sounds "open" or "squashed." Stereo Tool typically uses 4 or 5 bands.

: Essential for frequency consistency across different tracks. Stereo Boost stereo tool settings

  1. Input meter: Hitting -6 dB to 0 dB, never red.
  2. Output meter: Hitting -1 dBFS peak (streaming) or -2 dBFS (FM).
  3. Phase scope: Stereo width below 130%, no constant "cigar" shape pointing left/right (means mono incompatibility).
  4. RDS (if FM): Pilot and RDS injection levels are correct.
  5. Listen in mono: Hit the "Mono" button in Stereo Tool's output meter. If vocals or snare drums disappear, your stereo enhancement is too high.

Image Width

: Adjusts the stereo image from mono to wider than stereo. Be cautious with extreme settings, as they can lead to an unstable image on mono playback. Core Sections of Stereo Tool Settings The "Golden