Compression Flashcards
Difference between loud and soft parts of a signal
Dynamic Range
The level at which audio comes into the compressor
Input gain
The first parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor
Input gain
Second parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor
Threshold
Anything below X remains unaffected by a compressor
Threshold
Makes compression transition softer
Knee
Third parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor
Knee
Fourth parameter for compressor
attack + release
How long it takes for a signal to be fully compressed after passing the threshold
Attack time
Attack time
How long it takes for a signal to be fully compressed after passing the threshold
Release time
How long it takes the signal to decompress after dropping below the threshold
How long it takes the signal to decompress after dropping below the threshold
Release time
Point of output gain or makeup
Compression will reduce loudness, and output gain/makeup will adjust for that
