3.1 Audio Phase All stereo content must be fully mono compatible. When the left and right stereo channels are actively summed to mano, there can be no phase cancellation, or discernible change in fidelity. Use of stereo-enhancement sohware or hardware must therefore be employed in such a manner that enhances the stereo experience, without compromising mono playback in any way. . 3.1.1 Track Coherence | r Al sracks must be time-coherent, aligned to within J frame (approx.t5 milliseconds) of the full mix. 3.2 Audio Levels ‘Audio Levels are evaluated by means of three measurements: peak program (PPM). signal average (RMS/VU). and dialog loudness (LeQ(A)). Program audio must adhere to the following standards for all three measurements 3.2.1 Peak Program Levels Peak, or transient. program levels are evaluated using a digital True Peak meter with a Oms rise response. On full mic and mix minus tracks, peak program levels may not rise above -10 BFS at any point. Please note that PPM's with slower responses will not produce results that satisfy Discovery standards, and should not be used, 3.2.2 Signal Average Signal average is evaluated using the ANS! C16.5-1942 VU balistic, with a 309 millsecond per 20d8 broadband rise response. To ensure that mixes occupy a dynamic range best suited for broadcast, RMS/VU levels for portions of the program that contain a representative full mix (narration or dialogue over music and effects) must remain in the space between -20 and -32 dBFS. Program audio: producing RMS/VU readings above or below this range is likely to transmit poorly, and is therefore discouraged. Some software-based YU meters use a slower (500ms) integration time, and consequently produce measurements several decibels lower than ANSI standard 300ms VU meters. Use of such meters will result in measurements that do not match Discovery spec. 3.2.3 Program Dialog Program dialog must be analyzed using a Dolby LM100 Broadcast Loudness Meter, The LM100 is able to measure the perceived loudness of human speech discretely within a fully mixed program. For a comprehensive tutorial of Discovery's application of the LMI 00, please refer to the Vendor Guide.