FAQ | What are the differences between RMS, Program, and Peak?

Learn the basics of effective music production, including the differences between RMS, Program, and Peak values.

Updated at May 11th, 2023

Answer


RMS - The continuous power requirements for a particular speaker's usage.
Program - This is usually double RMS, and what a speaker handles in bursts.
Peak - This is what a speaker can handle in a very short time, before damage can occur to the voice coil.