Peak Level Meter

Peak Level Meter, now at its latest version 1.82, is a remarkable piece of software developed by Paul Marshall. Categorized under Multimedia and more specifically under the subcategory Editors & Converters, this program is designed to analyze and display peak levels of sound with precision.

One of the standout features of Peak Level Meter is that it only monitors what is fed into the wave input channel. For those who need to monitor playback output levels, Peak Level Meter offers two solutions: using the Windows Mixer ‘What You Hear’ option, or feeding the wave output back into the wave input externally with a cable.

As a Multimedia tool, Peak Level Meter excels in versatility, supporting a wide range of operating systems including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The software offers a mono matrix that can be set to M = (A B) - 3dB or 6dB, and it is capable of displaying Left, Right, Mono (sum), and Stereo (difference) simultaneously. Moreover, the peak markers can be set to hold the peak, which can be reset by a simple click on the window. For enthusiasts who need enhanced stereo difference indication, there is a 20dB button that increases the gain by 20dB without affecting M, L, and R channels. Customization options also allow users to set the color of each bar to any color from the options screen, although the default color is green.

Pros:

• Free download.
• Supports a wide range of Windows OS.
• Advanced sound peak analysis features.
• Customizable bar colors.

Cons:

• Some features depend on external hardware or specific Windows mixer settings.
• May require additional setup for Vista and Windows 7 users.

For users searching for a free and versatile sound peak analysis tool, Peak Level Meter by Paul Marshall is an excellent choice. With its array of features and support for multiple Windows operating systems, it offers substantial value for anyone in the Multimedia Editors & Converters space.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus.

You may want to check out more software, such as Digital Level Meter, Bandwidth Meter Pro or Meta.Numerics, which might be related to Peak Level Meter.