TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo

TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo — Professional Loudness Metering for Stereo Workflows

The TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo is a dedicated hardware audio meter that brings every critical loudness, peak, and stereo-image measurement out of the DAW and onto a 7" high-resolution LCD. Built for stereo mixing, mastering, and post-production, this desktop unit consolidates legendary LM6 Loudness Radar, true-peak detection, RTA, vectorscope, and correlation tools on a single screen. The YRS-23 is the right choice for producers and engineers who need broadcast-compliant loudness data without sacrificing screen real estate inside their DAW.

What Sets This Meter Apart

Instead of relying solely on plug-ins, this model combines a physical 7" display with full DAW integration via USB. Proprietary True-Peak Technology guards against inter-sample clipping that can occur in DACs and downstream codecs. The LM6 Loudness Radar visualizes momentary, short-term, and integrated loudness history on a single circular scope. For hands-free meter reset during long sessions, a dedicated GPI port is included, and the unit ships ready for RAM-Mount attachment to walls, ceilings, or mic stands.

Display and Form Factor — Built for the Studio Desk

Meters remain readable even if the DAW window is buried under plugins or hidden in a single-monitor setup, thanks to the bright, dedicated screen. With its compact desktop chassis, it fits beside a keyboard or on a meter bridge without crowding the workspace.

• Display: 7" high-resolution LCD (800 x 480 px) — readable from across the room
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 182 x 140 x 25 mm — slim desktop footprint
• Weight: 0.85 kg — light enough for mobile rigs and broadcast carts
• This meter is powered by 12 V DC / 0.5 A via the included PSU for reliable operation in the studio.

Connectivity — Plug-In Metering and Hardware I/O

Three digital input paths cover modern studio signal chains, from computer-based production to broadcast-grade consoles. The USB link doubles as a plug-in metering bridge for VST, AU, and AAX hosts, so the same hardware can read tracks directly from the DAW or monitor external playback through AES3.

• USB: Micro-B USB 2.0 — VST, AU, and AAX plug-in metering in any major DAW
• AES3 Input: Stereo 96 kHz on 75 Ohm BNC — broadcast-grade digital audio with included RCA adapter
• Optical Input: TOSLink S/PDIF stereo — for consumer sources and additional interfaces
• Remote meter reset is available via the general-purpose GPI input, ideal for extended sessions.

Metering Toolkit — Loudness, Peaks, and Stereo Imaging

Each meter on the Clarity M Stereo addresses a specific production decision: loudness radar for delivery compliance, true-peak for codec safety, RTA for spectral balance, vectorscope for stereo width, and correlation for phase problems. Customization is possible, with presets available for music, mastering, film, or post-production workflows.

• Loudness Radar: LM6 with adjustable radar speed (1–30 min) — visualizes loudness history at a glance
• True-Peak Meter: Scalable with adjustable alert threshold — catches inter-sample peaks before they clip downstream
• Real-Time Analyzer: 1/3-octave resolution with band zoom — reveals spectral balance across the mix
• Users can rely on tools like Vectorscope, Balance-O-Meter, correlation, and mono deviation to identify phase and stereo-image issues.
• Standards Compliance: ITU BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85, EBU R128, TR-B32, OP-59 — ready for streaming and broadcast delivery

About TC Electronic

Founded in 1976 by brothers Kim and John Rishøj in Aarhus, Denmark, TC Electronic first gained recognition with the SCF stereo chorus/flanger pedal before expanding into studio processors like the TC2290 digital delay. After joining Music Tribe in 2015, the company has further developed metering and processing tools for professional studios, with the Clarity M line representing a dedicated move into hardware loudness monitoring.