How to Master to an Exact True PeakThere is a relationship between LU (loudness units) and dB (decibels) that gives an easyformula to help you hit your target levels with precision. To put it simply, 1 LU = 1 dB. So if yourmaster has a reading of -12.3 LUFS int (integrated), and your target is -14 LUFS int, then youwould need to reduce the gain of the master by the difference, so 1.7dB (-12.3 + -1.7 = -14). Iwould recommend reducing a plugin on your master chain that increases gain by this amount (1.7in this case), such as the gain on your limiter. If your master was too quiet with a reading of -20.1LUFS int, you would need to increase the gain by 6.1dB to hit -14LUFS int.Note: The LUFS:dB relationship becomes less consistent as the loudness increases. A 1dB gainincrease of a track measuring -7 LUFS int might give you an increase of around 0.5 LUFS Int. Atthis loudness, the limiter reacts less transparently to the audio.It’s not always necessary to hit your targets with this kind of precision, but knowing the formulagives you a greater mastery over your music and may help you be more efficient in the studio.Learn more: https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/how-to-master-music-to-get-anexact-true-peak-and-lufs-reading