
Compressor
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Ratio
Ratio is the
strength
of compression above the threshold level and controls the amount of compression
applied to signals that are over threshold. Ratio is expressed as a ratio of signal level changes from input to
output, for example, when the compressor is set to 2:1, every 2dB input level change will only generate a
1dB output level change, assuming the signal levels are over threshold. As can be seen from the graphs in
Figure 12 “Compression ratio graphs of 2:1 and 12:1”, the higher the ratio, the greater the effect.
Figure 12: Compression ratio graphs of 2:1 and 12:1
At a compression ratio of up to 2:1, the effect is mild and suitable for the subtle compression of vocals or of
a complete mix. At 3:1, compression is becoming stronger and more noticeable. Ratios between 3:1 and
5:1 are suitable for the 'compressor' sound, which is used as an effect in its own right. Higher ratios are used
for the control of extremely peaky signals.
Input level (dB)
O
u
tpu
t lev
el (d
B)
+20
+10
-10
-20
2:1
+10
+20
-10
-20
Input level (dB)
O
u
tp
ut le
ve
l (dB)
+20
+10
-10
-20
12:1
+10
+20
-10
-20
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