Compression and Limiting ????

[dougschmude]

I have a potentially stupid question. Can someone please explain the differences between compression and limiting? Thanks.

Doug
dougschmude@hotmail.com

[Recording Engineer]

Compression keeps the signal consistant in level by inceasing or decreasing the amplitude in relavence to the threshold.

Limiting limits (compresses) the amplitude of a signal.

Of course, the ratio, threshold, attack, and release can be varied. Study up on that.

[dougschmude]

Thanks for the help. I now have an understanding of the two and must experiment to see how they would work best for me.

Doug

[This message has been edited by dougschmude (edited 01-06-2000).]