Stereo Tool Settings ((exclusive)) Info
Use Stereo Tool’s composite clipper to handle the pre-emphasized highs. This allows you to achieve maximum legal loudness on the dial without over-modulating the transmitter. Pro-Tips for Tuning Your Preset
and let Stereo Tool handle the heavy lifting to avoid clipping. Stereo Tool - Index page 2. Flux:: Stereo Tool (Audio Imaging)
| Use case | Multiband Attack | Clipper (Lookahead) | Stereo Width | Pre-emphasis | |-----------------------|-----------------|---------------------|--------------|---------------| | 192 kbps streaming | 10–30 ms | Soft, 2–4x oversample | 110–120% | None | | 96 kbps streaming | 15–40 ms | Medium-hard, 4x | 100–110% | None | | FM (music format) | 20–50 ms | Hard, 8–16x | 100% (or less) | 50/75 µs | | FM (talk format) | 50–100 ms | Medium, 4x | 100% | 50/75 µs | | Live PA (club) | 5–15 ms | Soft or none | 110% | None | stereo tool settings
You can tweak everything from the RDS data for FM to the exact texture of the bass. Preset Library:
The foundation of a great sound processing chain starts with controlling the incoming volume levels. Use Stereo Tool’s composite clipper to handle the
, developed by Hans van Zutphen, is arguably the most powerful software audio processor available today. It is used by FM radio stations, streaming broadcasters, and audiophiles to fix audio issues, enhance stereo width, and apply that final "glue" that makes a track sound polished.
: Regularly reference your mix on different playback systems to ensure it translates well. Stereo Tool - Index page 2
If you are looking for professional-grade FM or streaming sound without spending thousands on hardware, Stereo Tool