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I’m currently mastering my podcast episodes and I want to ensure the audio levels are optimized for Spotify, where most of my audience tunes in. Knowing that Spotify applies loudness normalization, I aim to deliver my audio at the ideal level to prevent any unwanted volume adjustments by the platform. What is Spotify’s specific integrated LUFS target for audio normalization in 2025, and does it differ for spoken-word podcasts versus music tracks? Any insights on this would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Mastering your audio to meet the correct loudness standard is crucial for maintaining a professional sound across popular audio platforms. Spotify’s integrated loudness target is approximately -14 LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale). This means that Spotify adjusts playback volume to ensure the average perceived loudness for listeners hovers around that -14 LUFS level.
Practically speaking, mastering your audio slightly below or at -14 LUFS is advisable. If your podcast episode is mastered significantly louder, Spotify will reduce its volume; if it’s quieter, Spotify may raise it, potentially amplifying background noise. For spoken-word podcasts, a common industry practice is to target around -16 LUFS, which ensures excellent sound quality on Spotify and other platforms with varying normalization standards.
Additionally, it’s crucial to ensure that your audio’s true peaks do not exceed -1.0 dBFS (decibels full scale) to prevent clipping or distortion during format conversion for streaming. Targeting around -16 LUFS for your spoken-word podcast guarantees consistency and a top-notch listening experience for your audience on Spotify and beyond.
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