audio compression
[/ˈɔːdiːoʊ kəmˈprɛʃən/]
noun
compressão de áudio
1. A technique used in audio processing to reduce the dynamic range of a sound signal by lowering the volume of loud sounds and raising the volume of soft sounds
The engineer applied audio compression to make the vocal track more consistent throughout the song.
O engenheiro aplicou compressão de áudio para tornar a faixa vocal mais consistente ao longo da música.
2. The reduction of file size of audio data by encoding it more efficiently, either through lossy or lossless methods
Audio compression formats like MP3 allow users to store thousands of songs on their devices.
Formatos de compressão de áudio como MP3 permitem que os usuários armazenem milhares de músicas em seus dispositivos.
3. In audio engineering, the use of a compressor device or plugin to control and manage the dynamic range of sound
Professional studios use audio compression to achieve a polished, broadcast-ready sound.
Estúdios profissionais usam compressão de áudio para alcançar um som polido e pronto para transmissão.
Audio compression is fundamental in both American and Brazilian music production industries. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in estúdios de gravação and is essential knowledge for any sound engineer. The term is largely standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions due to the technical nature of audio engineering. Understanding compression is considered a cornerstone skill in professional audio production worldwide.
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