ABSTRACT
Dynamic range is defined as the difference between the softest and loudest sounds a system can accommodate. The term dynamics in mixing is equivalent to the musical term - variations in level. Flat dynamics mean very little or next to no variations in level; vibrant dynamics mean noticeable variations; wild dynamics mean excessive fluctuations that are somewhat disturbing. Microdynamics are related to level variations that happen within each note being played due to the nature of an instrument; for example, the attack and decay of a snare hit. Treating all levels uniformly is rarely what people want, even in cases where it is the whole mix they are treating. The threshold divides the full input level range into two sections. Depending on the processor, the treated level range might be above or below the threshold. All the processors apply some ratio while transforming levels, making the level change dependent on the input level.
