An audio compressor is one of the most important parts of sound design and mixing, but it is also one of the most misunderstood and mis-used. Here Tim Dunphy unravels the mysteries surrounding the ...

In previous episodes of this long-running series looking at the world of high-quality audio, at every point we’ve stayed in the real world of physical audio hardware. From the human ear to the ...

Common audio data formats such as the Compact Disc generally store a two-channel (stereo) audio signal. The left and fight channel data streams are stored entirely independently. Various new data ...

As I mentioned previously, the ability to apply the Multiband Compressor effect from within Premiere Pro was introduced in Premiere Pro CC, so if you’re working in Premiere Pro CS6 (or earlier), ...

Why do some tracks grab your attention while others don’t? Well, it’s all about perfecting the right production tools. The secret often lies in mastering the art of compression! It’s one of the most ...

Encoding digital audio data to take up less storage space and transmission bandwidth. Audio compression typically uses lossy methods, which eliminate bits that are not restored at the other end. ADPCM ...

This app, available on the Google Play Store, allows you to compress various types of audio files quickly and easily. It supports almost all audio formats and ...

As mentioned previously, the characteristics of typical audio signals vary from time to time and therefore we must expect the required bit rate for lossless compression to vary as well. Since the bit ...

I thought it might be nice to take some time to consider the primary tool we use to cope with audio levels. That would be, of course, the audio compressor. This is a fascinating device. We use it a ...