Limiter (Mastering)
Definition
A specialized limiter designed for the final stage of mastering, combining transparent peak limiting with true peak measurement and loudness maximization. Modern mastering limiters offer lookahead, oversampling, and LUFS targeting to meet streaming platform delivery requirements.
In Simple Terms
A specialized limiter designed for the final stage of your master — it combines loudness maximization with true peak control and streaming-ready metering. Tools like FabFilter Pro-L2 or Ozone Maximizer are industry standards.
In Practice
A mastering limiter like the Fabfilter Pro-L2 or iZotope Ozone Maximizer is set to a true peak ceiling of -1.0 dBTP and a target integrated loudness of -14 LUFS, meeting Spotify and Apple Music delivery specifications simultaneously.