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Norway NRK broadcast radio and podcasts loudness spec

What a file has to measure to pass this spec, and where each figure comes from.

CheckRequiredIn LC-1
Integrated loudness−23.0 ±0.5 LUFSFixed with a level change
True peak−1.0 dBTP maxLimited, with audition
Format48 kHz, 24-bit PCMFlagged

Worth knowing

NRK recommends −3 dBTP, and a file fails above −1 dBTP. Aim for a loudness range of 12 LU or less (6 LU for speech).

Data source(s)

  • NRK technical delivery requirements, radio and podcast section

Figures taken from the documents above and last read on 10 October 2026, as quotes extracted from the source: confirm against the full document before relying on it.

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