Video: Compression Tutorial for Live Sound - Ratio, Threshold, Attack & Release Explained

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Audio compression allows you to limit the dynamic range of an input signal.

If that went over your head, imagine the vast volume difference between a vocal singing softly versus really belting it out. Compressing vocals allow you to bring the two closer together by reducing the level of the loudest moments.

In this compression tutorial, I’ll help you determine when to use compression and also show you what all those compression settings actually do, including threshold, compression ratio, attack, release, and more.