This topic describes the specification of the crystal standard configuration. It applies when operating with Power Core.

MeteringLink to Metering

Version 1.0 of the standard configuration is compliant with EBU meters and levels. Other variants will follow to support SMPTE and other regions. The table below describes the relevant parameters.
Standard Configuration, Version 1.0EuropeNorth America
StandardEBUSMPTE
PPM meter scale dBFSdBFS
PPM mark low-18-20
PPM mark high-9

-3 (+17 dBR)

Loudness meter (channel, access and slots)LU EBU +9 (short)LU EBU +9 (short)
Loudness value LUFS (slots)LUFS -23 (integrated)LUFS -23 (integrated)
Relative System level (OAD)-36-38
Analog Ref Level (OAD)1824

Operating Level (analog)

0 dBU+4 dBU

Operating Level (digital)

-18 dBFS-20 dBFS

MF Key LabelsLink to MF Key Labels

crystal Main moduleLink to crystal Main module


crystal Fader moduleLink to crystal Fader module