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Journal Article

Digital Dynamic Range Compressor for Audio

Authors: Stikvoort, Eduard F.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 34 · Issue 1/2 · pp. 3–9 · February 1986

Abstract

The presented compressor is intended to match the dynamic range of a recording to a listening situation, in which the acceptable dynamic range is determined by background noise and annoyance. Hence the effect of the compressor must be clearly audible (the compression) while artifacts and distortion are minimized. Digital audio processing leads to a nonconventional design including feed-forward control. Attack time, release time, and static behavior can be set independently, spectral purity is excellent, and artifacts are minimal. A dynamic range reduction of 20 dB can easily be obtained.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
34
Issue
1/2
Pages
3–9
Publication date
February 1, 1986
Affiliation
Philips Research Laboratories, 5600 JA Eindhoven, The Netherlands (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article

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