Äänentasolle

Äänentasolle is a Finnish term used in audio engineering and related fields to refer to a target sound level. The expression is formed from äänitaso, meaning “sound level,” with the allative suffix -lle, which signals direction toward that level. In manuals, guides, and workflow descriptions, äänentasolle denotes the goal to which volumes or meters should be aligned.

Etymology: äänitaso (sound level) + -lle (toward, to) → äänentasolle (to the sound level). The term emphasizes a target rather than a fixed numeric value, and its precise meaning depends on context and established standards.

Usage: The term appears in contexts such as live sound, studio monitoring, broadcasting, and consumer electronics. Instructions may ask technicians to set equipment or meters to the äänentasolle, or to maintain listening levels at that target during recording, playback, or calibration. Because targets vary by device and regulation, äänentasolle is a qualitative directive rather than a universal numeric specification.

Relation to measurements: In practice, targets are expressed numerically as dB SPL or LUFS, depending on the context; äänentasolle is the directive to reach that numeric target. For exact values, refer to device manuals and applicable standards. See also: äänitaso, sound level, and related terms in Finnish audio terminology.