diff --git a/lib/hooks/useMultiTrackPlayer.ts b/lib/hooks/useMultiTrackPlayer.ts
index 2566063..84df674 100644
--- a/lib/hooks/useMultiTrackPlayer.ts
+++ b/lib/hooks/useMultiTrackPlayer.ts
@@ -152,14 +152,15 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(
     // Detect clipping (signal >= 1.0)
     const isClipping = peak >= 1.0;
 
-    setMasterPeakLevel(peak);
-    setMasterRmsLevel(rms);
+    // Convert to dB scale (same as track levels) for consistent metering
+    setMasterPeakLevel(linearToDbScale(peak));
+    setMasterRmsLevel(linearToDbScale(rms));
     if (isClipping) {
       setMasterIsClipping(true);
     }
 
     masterLevelMonitorFrameRef.current = requestAnimationFrame(monitorMasterLevels);
-  }, []);
+  }, [linearToDbScale]);
 
   // Apply automation values during playback
   const applyAutomation = useCallback(() => {