BBC RMS and Peak Levels

Hi All, Can any of you Brits tell me the BBC TV broadcast specs for RMS and Peak levels? A search on the net tells me that you guys just don't name your boats HMS but also RMS. In fact the Titanic was really named the R.M.S. Titanic. I'm really happy to know that but I really need to find broadcast specs for the BBC. What I understand is that it's -18dB FS = 0 dB VU for TV. Please fill me in. All the best, Mitch

"LEVELS: On average the maximum level of programme audio should be PPM 6 or around 10dB below absolute Full Scale (Maximum Coding) and reference tone should be 8dB below that. See: Reference Tone. Peak Programme Level or Peak Level: The highest audio level to which the programme consistently peaks. For BBC programmes the Peak Programme Level should be PPM 6. Digital Peak Level: The maximum level of audio that can be represented in a digital system. Also called 0dBFS (dB Full Scale) or Maximum Coding. The Digital Peak Level must be below 0dBFS, to avoid distortion. See LEVELS." Taken from this web page: HTH Tom

Cheers Tom! What no comment about your ship naming? Just to know. What are you using to measure your PPM? Thanks for the info. Mitch

Hi Again Tom, From what I can tell your link is for Radio broadcasts. I'm looking for TV specs. At least the site is for BBC Radio, I really appreciate any input you can give me. All the best, Mitch

Hey I was right See the bottom two paragraphs Tom

Those specs are the same for TV broadcast Tom

Hey Tom, That's very British. I'm sure you know that. I studied for a semester at University of London Goldsmith's Thanks so much for the info. I'm used to mixing for US standards and now have to do a remix for Britsh Broadcast Specs. I also found a Channel 4 white paper. Much Obliged, Mitch

That's very British you must admit. I studied in London at the University of London-Goldsmith's. I'm always looking for a good reason to come back so please let me know if there are any good Audio Conferences coming up so I would have an excuse to fly. I saw AES is planning one in June. Thanks again for the details All the best, Mitch