Re: How do you soften applause?

As I understand it, dynamic range compression sets a threshold, and
then volumes above that threshold are brought close to it, possibly
very close to it. The higher the signal ratio "Ratio", the closer the
output sound will be to the threshold, but never below it. Is that a
correct understanding?

What I was proposing is that volumes above the threshold be reducible
by a user-specified amount. In this case, I want to reduce them so
that they are BELOW the threshold. Is there such a thing? If so, what
is it called? If it is a form of dynamic range compression, then does
anybody know a compession filter which offers it?

I know that I can do this "by hand", highlighting the fifty or so
instances of pure applause in the clip, and processing them separately.
I'd rather have the computer do it, because the criterion is simple
and consistent.

Thanks.

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Jonathan Berry

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