France 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 ±0.0 LUFS | Fixed with a level change |
| True peak | −3.0 dBTP max | Limited, with audition |
| Max short-term | −20.0 LUFS | Flagged |
| Format | 48 kHz, 24-bit PCM | Flagged |
Worth knowing
In France −23 LUFS is a maximum for adverts and XR allows no tolerance, so the file is set to −23.0.
Data source(s)
- CSA (now Arcom) deliberation 2011-29
- XR France spec
- Cape France spec (CST RT-040)
Figures taken from the documents above and last read on 10 October 2026.
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