tags: dynamics drp dynamic-range-compression dynamic-range

Headroom

Headroom is the number of [dBFS] between the peak of an [audio signal] and 0 dBFS, where [digital audio] clipping occurs.

• [compression] is often used to increase headroom, after which makeup gain is applied to make the compressed audio signal sound louder
• the peak output level of a signal is matched pre and post-compressor
• results in the post-compressor signal sounding louder due to the [noise floor] and any other part of the signal quieter then the [transients] raising in [amplitude]

Sources

• https://www.blackghostaudio.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-compression