Decibel
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Plans and prices
From Decibel's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Decibel | $89.40, paid once | 64-bit plugin formats · iLok authorization · Windows or macOS · Sale price $89.40; regular price $149.00 |
The facts
Each one read from Decibel's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Authorization
- The product page specifies iLok authorization, and the trial instructions require an iLok account and License Manager.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Broadcast standards
- The maker says Decibel complies with ATSC A/85, EBU R128, Netflix, and DVD/Blu-ray broadcast standards.checked 8 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The product page lists Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Studio One, and Luna as compatible DAWs.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The product page lists 64-bit AU, VST3, and AAX plugin formats, plus a standalone version.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License model
- Process.Audio says its licenses are perpetual and include free updates, with no subscriptions.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Metering
- Its modules measure loudness (LUFS), dynamics (TrueDyn), true peak, RMS, frequency content, and stereo phase.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile displays
- Decibel can connect unlimited iOS and Android displays over Wi-Fi or USB for real-time metering.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline analysis
- Users can drag and drop a track into Decibel for offline analysis and exportable measurement statistics.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says the company uses physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, while noting that transmission or storage cannot be guaranteed fully secure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Decibel provides customizable real-time audio metering for sound engineers and video makers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Process.Audio says it usually responds to support messages within 24 hours.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Minimum requirements include an Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, Windows 8.1/10/11 (64-bit), or macOS 10.13 or later; Apple Silicon M1 or later is supported.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Video software
- The page lists Premiere Pro compatibility and says DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro are coming soon.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- Process.Audio describes itself as the software division of pureMix, founded by music professionals led by Fab Dupont.checked 8 Oct 2026
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