Waves L2 Ultramaximizer: Mastering Limiter Plugin

With its legendary combination of look-ahead brickwall peak limiting level maximization and ultra-high resolution the L2 has become a mainstay in mastering and mixing chains in studios everywhere. And for delivering mastered audio the advanced output dithering algorithms and noise shaping make it easier than ever to convert audio to lower bit depths. Engineered for mastering with a stereo-only format the L2’s ease of use sonic clarity optimized release times effective peak limiting and streamlined user interface are in a class by themselves.

Effortless Workflow

Optimization for bus applications simplifies the control set to Threshold Output Ceiling Release and dither settings. Control the peaks with Ceiling and raise the output level with Threshold. Simple—and it gets the job done.

The Secret of Shaping

The L2’s superior noise shaping comes from 48-bit double-precision ninth-order noise-shaping algorithms. Choose Moderate Normal or Ultra to suit program material from delicate acoustic sounds to hard rock.

High-Resolution Ready

With more studios using 32-bit and higher file resolutions conversion to standard 24-bit files is now as important as 16-bit conversion was to CDs. For older digital formats the L2 also converts to 20- and 22-bit files.

Features:

• Stereo-only format optimized for bus applications
• 48-bit double-precision math for superior noise-shaping accuracy
• ARC (Auto-Release Control) responds sensitively to dynamics
• Low latency for live sound and for tracking
• Look-ahead gives overshoot-free response and fast attack
• Fast workflow with simplified control set and dithering options
• Choose between Manual and ARC™ Automatic Release Control
• IDR™ Increased Digital Resolution with double precision bit re-quantization and dithering

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac	Intel or Silicon Architecture	8	16		Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display.			0	0	0
windows	X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU	8	16		Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024			0	0	0