Compression Flashcards
0
Q
Make up Gain
A
Turn everything back up
1
Q
Ratio
A
Controls ratio of input to output
2
Q
Expander
A
Turn down everything below the threshold
3
Q
Dynamic Range
A
Difference between softest and loudest sound frequency range
4
Q
Threshold
A
Sets the level at which signal exceeding this is compressed
5
Q
Attack
A
Controls how quickly the compressor starts to compress after signal has exceeded the threshold.
6
Q
Release
A
Controls how quickly the compressor lets go after signal falls back to low threshold
7
Q
Phon
A
Unit of apparent loudness
8
Q
Fletcher and Hudson
A
Did tests on thousands of listeners
9
Q
Meters
A
VU meter
PPM meter
