VU meter

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf audio level meter
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:peak_program_meter_(PPM)
gptkbp:compatibleWith accurately display short transients
gptkbp:component gptkb:audio_engineer
cassette tape
broadcast transmitter
gptkbp:displayType digital
analog
gptkbp:fullName Volume Unit meter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VU meter
gptkbp:introduced 1939
gptkbp:measures audio signal level
volume unit (VU)
gptkbp:period 300 ms rise time
gptkbp:purpose monitoring audio levels
gptkbp:referenceLevel 0 VU = +4 dBu
gptkbp:relatedTo audio engineering
audio recordings
broadcast engineering
gptkbp:size -20 to +3 VU
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:ANSI_C16.5-1942
gptkbp:usedIn audio recordings
broadcasting
sound reinforcement
gptkbp:visualIndicator needle
LED bar
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1176LN_Limiting_Amplifier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6