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Old 11-18-07, 02:40 PM   #8 (Link)
 
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Re: Dynamic Compression and the "Lay Person"


Didn't know that about radio stations. But the argument I've always heard for why compression is done is specifically for stuff like radio stations, where you want to make sure everything is loud, and loud as or louder than everything else.

If the PCM signal generated by the redbook audio on the CD is clipped, then it'll try to drive your amp with that signal, causing the amp to clip (not due to hitting the ceiling, so perhaps I should not have used clip), and then possibly damaging your speaker, no?


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