Audio compression
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Audio compression can mean two things:
- Audio data compression - in which the amount of data in a recorded waveform is reduced for transmission. This is used in MP3 encoding, internet radio, and the like.
- Audio level compression - in which the dynamic range (difference between loud and quiet) of an audio waveform is reduced. This is used in guitar effects racks, recording studios, etc.