glossary
Stereo width metering helps separate useful space from unstable spread.
Stereo width metering shows how much information is shared between channels and how much is spread to the sides.
It can help reveal whether a mix is narrow, balanced, exaggerated, or likely to have mono compatibility problems.
A very wide meter reading can be exciting, but it may come from phasey effects, stereo widening, or side-heavy low end that collapses in mono.
A narrower reading may be correct for focused vocals, kicks, bass, or dense arrangements.
Use width metering while toggling mono and checking stereo correlation. The goal is translation, not the widest possible picture.
Meter Core keeps width-related decisions near loudness and peak information so stereo excitement does not hide practical problems.