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A Novel Envelope-Based Generic Dynamic Range Compression Model

Authors: Weisser, Adam

AES Convention 128 · Paper 8020 · May 2010

Abstract

A mathematical model is presented, which reproduces typical dynamic range compression, when given the nominal input envelope of the signal and the compression constants. The model is derived geometrically in a qualitative approach and the governing differential equation for an arbitrary input and an arbitrary

compressor is found. Step responses compare well to commercial compressors tested. The compression effect on speech using the general equation in its discrete version is also demonstrated. This model applicability is especially appealing to hearing aids, where the input-output curve and time constants of the non-linear instrument are frequently consulted and the qualitative theoretical effect of compression may be crucial for speech perception.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 128
AES Convention
128
Paper number
8020
Publication date
May 6, 2010
Session subject
Music Analysis and Processing
Affiliation
Oticon A/S, Smørum, Denmark (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper