Canada commercial TV loudness spec
What a file has to measure to pass this spec, and where each figure comes from.
| Check | Required | In LC-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated loudness | −24.0 ±2 LKFS | Fixed with a level change |
| True peak | −2.0 dBTP max | Limited, with audition |
| Format | 48 kHz | Flagged |
Worth knowing
CBC / Radio-Canada asks for ±1 LU (it has its own preset). Bell Media’s French-language stations set their own peak limits: −3 dBTP for 5.1 and −12 dBFS for stereo.
Data source(s)
- CRTC 2012-273, which requires ATSC A/85
- Télé-Québec commercial spec 2024
Figures taken from the documents above and last read on 10 October 2026.
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