Compression Flashcards

1
Q

Difference between loud and soft parts of a signal

A

Dynamic Range

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2
Q

The level at which audio comes into the compressor

A

Input gain

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3
Q

The first parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor

A

Input gain

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4
Q

Second parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor

A

Threshold

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5
Q

Anything below X remains unaffected by a compressor

A

Threshold

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6
Q

Makes compression transition softer

A

Knee

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7
Q

Third parameter to adjust when dealing with a compressor

A

Knee

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8
Q

Fourth parameter for compressor

A

attack + release

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9
Q

How long it takes for a signal to be fully compressed after passing the threshold

A

Attack time

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10
Q

Attack time

A

How long it takes for a signal to be fully compressed after passing the threshold

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11
Q

Release time

A

How long it takes the signal to decompress after dropping below the threshold

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12
Q

How long it takes the signal to decompress after dropping below the threshold

A

Release time

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13
Q

Point of output gain or makeup

A

Compression will reduce loudness, and output gain/makeup will adjust for that

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