Questions tagged [dynamic-range-compression]

This is for algorithms that compress the dynamic range of a signal, such as used in audio or image processing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_range_compression

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Differences between soft knee and hard knee in Dynamic Range Compression (DRC)?

I want to know more about where it is advantageous to use a soft knee and where and why a hard knee is preferred. Also I would like to get my hands on some good resources which talk about implementation of soft knee in DRC
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How to derive equation for second order interpolation of soft knee cutoff in a compressor?

I am reading Audio effects: theory, implementation and application by Joshua D. Reiss and Andrew McPherson. They explain that, in the simplest case with just a hard cutoff threshold, you have a piecewise linear equation $$y_G = \begin{cases} x_G &…
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RMS typical length for audio dynamic compressor

I know what does it mean Root Mean Square. But I can’t find any information what is typical portion (length) of audio signal for RMS envelope detector in dynamic audio compressor. Of course I know it depends on compressor design, there are many…
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How auto release works in dynamic range compressor

Could anyone help me to understand how auto release mode works in audio dynamic range compressor? After I typed "auto release" in seatch box on that forum I get "0 results".
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Compute dynamic range in a linear quantization system

I know the dynamic range is the ratio between the maximum amplitude and the minimum amplitude of a signal, calculating the dynamic range in dB I get a difference of logarithms: But why the dynamic range of a N-bit digital system with linear…
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