Here's a link to a free VU Meter. It hasn't been updated in many years, but it works in Windows through 10. Get the VU Meter 1.2

Your audio player/editor/DAW software no doubt has a meter. What I like about VU meters is that they are somewhat damped, so not everything hits the 0 db limit immediately. In other words, it gives you a better sense of overall loudness. No need to tell me that calibration is needed and different VU standards exist; just try it and see if it helps you.

http://www.vuplayer.com/other.php


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