Vu Meter Standards

Defines the characteristics, methods of measurement, scale colours and standard scale markings, and requirements for a built-in or external attenuator for VU indicators (VU-meters) for use in recording studios and broadcast control rooms.

This standard gives the characteristics to be specified, performance requirements and the relevant methods of measurement for electromechanical volume indicators. The concept of "volume" is a practical way of assigning a numerical value to the magnitude of electrical speech and music programme...