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compressor
noun
A mechanical device that compresses gasses
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noun
A mechanical device that compresses gasses
noun
An electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal.
“{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'The signal entering a compressor is split, one copy sent to a variable-gain amplifier and the other to a side-chain where a circuit controlled by the signal level applies the required gain to an amplifier stage.'}”
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{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'The signal entering a compressor is split, one copy sent to a variable-gain amplifier and the other to a side-chain where a circuit controlled by the signal level applies the required gain to an amplifier stage.'}
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