Compressor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001288",
  "term": "Compressor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electronic circuit that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal by decreasing the gain for signals above a certain threshold. It makes quiet sounds louder and loud sounds quieter, resulting in a more uniform volume level. The amount of gain reduction is typically expressed as a ratio, such as 2:1 or 4:1.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "compandor"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kompressor",
    "es": "compresor",
    "fr": "compresseur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/compressor/"
}