Definition of Peak programme meter
A peak programme meter (PPM) is an instrument used in professional audio that indicates the level of an audio signal.
Different kinds of PPM fall into broad categories:
True peak programme meter. This shows the peak level of the waveform, no matter how brief its duration.
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What is Peak programme meter?
A peak programme meter (PPM) is an instrument used in professional audio that indicates the level of an audio signal.
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