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About Thomas Lund
Thomas Lund is the author of papers on human perception, envelopment, loudness, sound exposure, and true-peak level. He contributes to audio standardization, is a researcher at Genelec OY, and convenor of the working group TC108X/WG3 under the European Commission to prevent hearing loss from the use of close-fitting listening devices. Out of a medical background, Thomas previously served in healthcare and as CTO at TC Electronic.

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For the Love of Music: Loudness Normalization
August 21, 2024 by Thomas Lund

For the Love of Music: Loudness Normalization

Wild theories about level normalization "destroying sound" continue to reappear, as if decades of loudness normalization efforts have been for nothing. This article hopes to set the facts straight regarding loudness concepts, standards, and implementation. Loudness normalization not only tremendously improves the listening experience for consumers, but it is also an element in control of sound exposure and prevention of hearing loss.
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