Factors Influencing Listener Preference for Dynamic Range Compression

Ronan M, Sazdov R, Ward N. Factors Influencing Listener Preference for Dynamic Range Compression. In: AES Convention 137. Audio Engineering Society; 2014. Paper 9176. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=17499

@inproceedings{Ronan2014_17499,
  author = {Ronan, Malachy and Sazdov, Robert and Ward, Nicholas},
  title = {{Factors Influencing Listener Preference for Dynamic Range Compression}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 137},
  note = {Paper 9176},
  year = {2014},
  month = oct,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=17499}
}

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AB  - The introduction of loudness normalization has led some commentators to declare that the loudness wars are over. However, factors contributing to a preference for dynamic range compression have not been removed. The research presented here investigates the role of long-term memory in sound quality judgments. Factors influencing preference judgments of dynamic range compression are discussed along with suggestions of further research areas. Research is presented that indicates that an objective measure of dynamic range will facilitate a greater understanding of how dynamic range compression affects individual sound quality attributes.
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