Waves Broadcast And Surround Suite

What Waves Broadcast and Surround Suite Is For

Waves Broadcast and Surround Suite is used to produce, finalize, and secure mixes intended for broadcast distribution (TV/radio) and streaming, both in stereo and surround. It addresses typical post-production and live broadcast constraints: voice intelligibility, dynamic management, loudness control, consistency across broadcast formats, and stability of playback on different listening systems.

Whether you are working on a news program, documentary, live set, video podcast, filmed concert, or live show, this suite helps you achieve a clear, dense, and controlled sound while maintaining the impact and spatialization necessary for immersive productions.

Main Features

5.1 Surround Processing for Controlled Immersive Soundstage

The suite includes all plugins from the Waves 360deg Surround Collection, with 5.1 tools designed for broadcast requirements: multichannel compression and limiting to stabilize dynamics, surround reverb to place sources in a believable space, and spatial enhancement processing to improve clarity and envelopment without compromising mix balance.

You also have dedicated low-end tools, including subharmonic generation, useful for thickening certain content (ambience, music, effects) while keeping bass under control in a broadcast context.

Surround Upmix and Downmix for Multi-Format Deliverables

To meet modern production chains, the suite includes Waves DTS Neural Surround plugins for upmixing and downmixing. This is a key asset when you need to create multiple versions of a program (stereo, 5.1) and ensure reliable compatibility across platforms without losing the balance of essential elements (voices, music, ambience, effects).

Real-Time Noise Reduction for Voice and Live Broadcast

In broadcast, perceived quality often depends on discreet but effective cleaning. The suite includes WNS and NS1, two real-time noise suppressors that quickly reduce background noise, hiss, and unwanted ambience. Ideal for speech, interviews, reports, and any situation where voice must remain intelligible and stable.

Loudness Measurement and Level Metrics for Precise Control

To secure your deliverables, Waves Broadcast and Surround Suite offers renowned measurement tools, including WLM and Dorrough, designed for loudness monitoring and level control in stereo and surround. This allows you to quickly validate overall program consistency, avoid level discrepancies between segments, and maintain a uniform listening experience on TV, platforms, and networks.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

macOS	Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14	Processor (Mac)	Intel or Silicon Architecture
Windows	Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11	Processor (Windows)	Intel or AMD CPU compatible with X64
Memory	8 GB	All plugins from the Waves 360deg Surround Collection (5.1 tools	compression, limiting, reverb, spatial enhancement, subharmonic generation)
Disk Space	16 GB