Waves Dorrough Surround
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What Waves Dorrough Surround Is For
Waves Dorrough Surround is a precision audio metering plugin intended for 5.0 and 5.1 surround sessions, particularly useful in post-production, film mixing, series, documentaries, commercials, and broadcast content. In multichannel environments, risks increase: undetected peaks on one channel, level inconsistencies between channels, or surround imaging that doesn't "stick" to the intent. This plugin helps you secure your levels and quickly validate the overall coherence of the mix while maintaining clear and standardized reading.
Main Features
Instant peak measurement and musical average reading
The plugin reacts immediately to peaks while providing a representative average of the overall level. This dual reading facilitates trade-offs between impact, headroom, and stability, whether you are working on dialogue, ambience, effects, or surround music.
"Overs" indicator to spot critical overloads
The "Overs" LED stays lit when more than 3 samples exceed 0 dBFS. A valuable asset for detecting digital clipping that could cause distortion or rejections upon delivery, especially when multiple channels sum downstream.
Control and reading tools to validate the image
Dorrough Surround offers practical settings to adapt the display and verify mixing intent: Order (channel arrangement), Sum & Diff/Phase (sum/difference and phase analysis), as well as Collapse Meters to simplify reading when speed is essential. Left/Right, Sum/Difference, and Phase Correlation modes also allow confirmation of compatibility and coherence, especially during downmix or broadcast checks.
Flexible display and fast workflow
To fit all working environments, the VU meters can be displayed in 3 sizes: Small, Large, and Extra Large. Peak management is designed for quality control: 3-second hold, infinite hold, or reset according to your verification method.
Modes dedicated to audiovisual standards
The plugin includes DTS, ITU/SMPTE, and Film/Dolby Digital modes to facilitate compliance with level practices in film and television. It is a relevant choice for projects delivered to broadcasters, platforms, or post-production workflows where compliance is non-negotiable.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| Surround meters | 5.0 and 5.1 |
| Also includes | all Dorrough Stereo meters |
| Combined display | average level and peak level in a single meter |
| Response | instantaneous to peaks and averaging of overall level |
| Indicator | "Overs" LED activates when more than 3 samples exceed 0 dBFS |
| Display sizes | Small, Large, Extra Large |
| Controls | Order, Sum & Diff/Phase, Collapse Meters |
| Modes | DTS, ITU/SMPTE, Film/Dolby Digital |
| Peak management | 3-second hold, infinite hold, or reset |
| Analysis modes | Left/Right, Sum/Difference, Phase Correlation |
| Systems | macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Disk space | 16 GB |
| Plugin formats | VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX |
Questions frequently asked
Is Waves Dorrough Surround compatible with my Mac and audio software?
macOS compatibility includes Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, and Sonoma 14. VST-2, VST-3, AU, and AAX formats enable usage in major environments supporting these standards. 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of disk space are required.
Does this plugin support 5.1 surround?
Meters are designed for surround configurations 5.0 and 5.1, with all Dorrough Stereo meters also included.
How are peaks above 0 dBFS detected?
The display combines average and peak levels in a single meter, with instantaneous peak response. The "Overs" LED lights up when more than 3 samples exceed 0 dBFS. Peak hold can be set to 3 seconds, infinite, or reset.
Is phase and downmix control possible in surround?
Left/Right, Sum/Difference, and Phase Correlation modes are used to analyze channel coherence. Sum & Diff/Phase and Order controls complete multichannel image checking.
What metering modes does Waves Dorrough Surround offer for post-production?
DTS, ITU/SMPTE, and Film/Dolby Digital modes are available to adapt playback to audiovisual level practices. Display sizes include Small, Large, and Extra Large, while Collapse Meters simplify channel reading.
