Have a look at the source file below, a downloaded MP3 at 128 kbps.
I tried both Limiter (top) using +3dB amplification then Limiter, another +3dB amp then Limiter, a third +3dB amp then Limiter, and finally a +1 dB amp with Limiter.
Also tried a 8:1 Compressor (bottom) based on Peaks. The RMS values seem higher with Compressor.
Please comment on the pros and cons of these methods.
Tkx,
-Ed
What’s the show and what’s the goal?
Koz
It’s a talk show at 44 kHz which I re-sample at 22 kHz.
The goal is to even out the levels and increase overall amplitude.
Here’s the 8:1 compressor settings…
Oops, that’s 10:1 but you get the idea.
Pros and cons?
-Ed
LevelSpeech2.NY plugin has the best of both worlds : it’s quicker than Audacity’s native compressor,
but unlike Audacity’s native limiter, it can have different attack & release times.
I like the way that works. Now to exercise the parameters.
What is LevelSpeech? a previous version with less features?
-Ed