Compression For Dummies

Compression For Dummies FAQ

What is compcompression and how do i use it?

Compression, or ‘dynamic range compression’ is a fairly straightforward concept but it is important to know how (and why) you would use it in audio production. Compression, in its conventional usage, causes the louder parts of your audio signal to be reduced in volume.

What is an example of lossy compression?

These lossy compression algorithms can reduce the file size considerably, but that usually comes with a trade-off – the image quality will also degrade. That’s why it’s better to have a backup file before making any changes. The .JPEG format is an excellent example of lossy compression. Files in the .

How much compression does it take to compress a file?

When compressed, though, it only takes up 158 bytes. That’s nearly 95% compression. Now obviously, that’s a pretty extreme example since we just had the same word repeated over and over. In general practice, you’ll probably get around 30-40% compression using a compression format like ZIP on a file that’s mostly text.

What is compression and why do i need it?

Think of it as a way to balance out your recordings by creating a smaller range in volume. The great thing about compression is that while it does reduce gain, it has the ability to keep the timbre of the recording the same (although some compression units will add their own unique coloring).