Smack! VU Meter

The VU meter displays the amount of input level, output level, or gain reduction from compression, depending on the current Meter Mode button setting. It is calibrated to a reference level of –14 dBFS = 0 VU.

Meter Mode Button and Clip Indicators

The Meter Mode button toggles between displaying three display modes, as follows:

In

Displays the input signal level, referenced to –14 dBFS = 0 VU.

Out

Displays the output signal gain, referenced to –14 dBFS = 0 VU.

GR

Displays the amount of gain reduction applied by the compressor.

Input and Output Meters

The Input and Output meters indicate input and output signal levels in dBFS (dB relative to full scale or maximum output).

The Internal Clipping indicator (labelled “INT CLIP”) turns red when the signal exceeds the available headroom. Clicking the Internal Clipping indicator clears it. Alt-clicking (Windows) or Option-clicking (Mac) clears the clip indicators on all channels.