Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compand
verb
/kəmˈpænd/
Definition
To compress and expand a signal in audio processing.
Examples
- In telecommunications, it is critical to compand audio signals to minimize distortion.
- The engineer chose to compand the audio to ensure clarity in the final mix.
- By companding the recordings, he was able to capture a wider dynamic range.
Meaning
Companding is a technique used to improve the performance of audio systems by reducing the range of signal levels.
Synonyms
- Compress
- Enhance
- Limit
