The Book of Audacity

Customizing Dynamic Range Compression

You may want to tailor the dynamic range of your recording for more comfortable listening in different environments. Because listening to a recording with a wide dynamic range in a noisy environment like a vehicle or at work means it’s always too loud or too soft, you can change this with a dynamic range compressor. Compressors are used all the time in audio production. I think they’re overused, but the neat thing with Audacity is you can adjust it to please yourself. A compressor usually attenuates the louder frequencies, reducing the difference between the soft and loud passages. Some compressors also boost the quieter frequencies. Compress Dynamic Range in Change Speed tells all about how to apply compression ...