Essential Information About NUGEN DialogCheck Software
- AI-driven dialogue intelligibility meter, providing an objective measure of speech clarity.
- Fraunhofer IDMT "Listening Effort" technology, validated by listening tests, to quantify the effort required for comprehension.
- Timecode-locked measurement history, inspired by the renowned NUGEN Audio VisLM, with real-time and median readings.
- Designed for cinema/TV/streaming workflows and developed alongside Netflix, compatible up to 7.1.4.
What NUGEN DialogCheck Is For
DialogCheck helps mixers and sound editors objectively evaluate the clarity of dialogue in a mix. Relying on AI models and psychoacoustic modeling, it highlights the impact of voice levels, music/ambience, noise, reverberation, or signal quality. The tool serves as a reliable reference to balance the "Dialogue, Music, Effects" trio, reduce listening effort, and minimize reliance on subtitles.
Main Features
Validated Listening Effort Measurement
At the core of the plug-in, Fraunhofer IDMT's "LE-Meter" technology utilizes automatic speech recognition and perceptual modeling. The metrics strongly correlate with subjective evaluations, providing an objective basis for your mixing decisions.
Displays Designed for Post-Production
The real-time bar graph instantly indicates perceived clarity, while the timecode-locked history traces the evolution throughout the scene. Instantaneous and median clarity readings, plus customizable upper/lower percentiles, offer a precise view of trends and extremes.
Treatment-Free Workflow, 100 Percent Measurement
DialogCheck applies no audio processing: it reveals where to act. Adjust D/M/E balances, optimize NR, EQ, or dynamics, identify problematic passages, and validate the impact of your interventions, both in mixing and pre-production.
Multichannel Support up to 7.1.4
Designed for immersive environments, the plug-in integrates into cinema, TV, radio, podcast, and game audio sessions, with channel compatibility ranging from mono to 7.1.4.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements - macOS
- OS: OS X macOS 11
- Memory: 1 GB
- Plug-ins: VST-3, AU, AAX
System Requirements - Windows
- OS: Windows 7
- Memory: 1 GB
- Plug-ins: VST-3, AAX
Supported Formats and Channels
- Plug-in formats: VST-3, AU, AAX
- Channel configuration: up to 7.1.4
Measurements and Displays
- Real-time bar graph
- Timecode-locked history graph
- Real-time clarity reading
- Median clarity reading
- User-definable upper and lower percentile readings
Integrated Technologies
- Fraunhofer IDMT "Listening Effort Meter"
- Dual AI neural networks
- History view inspired by NUGEN VisLM
- Developed alongside Netflix for post-production
Typical Applications
- Film and television
- Radio and podcast
- Game audio