Germany, Austria, Switzerland 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 | −23.0 ±0.5 LUFS | Fixed with a level change |
| True peak | −3.0 dBTP max | Limited, with audition |
| Max short-term | −18.0 LUFS | Flagged |
| Max momentary | −15.0 LUFS | Flagged |
| Loudness range | 20 LU max | Flagged |
| Format | 48 kHz | Flagged |
Worth knowing
Sources differ on true peak. ZDF’s own advert spec gives −1 dBTP. Cape (formerly Peach) gives −2 dBTP for Germany and Switzerland and −3 dBTP for Austria. This preset uses XR’s −3 dBTP, which satisfies all of them.
Data source(s)
- XR DACH spec
Figures taken from the documents above and last read on 10 October 2026.
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