In article , Tony
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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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I have now put up a page that compares the dynamics and level
compression on FM with that on DAB. The page can be found at

http://www.audiomisc.co.uk/HFN/DABvs...ewithlike.html

Interesting. I heard a Prom the other night on DAB, Chicago SO playing
Shostakovich 4th symphony. The dynamic range certainly seemed wider
than I am used to on R3 FM.

That is my impression, also. I must admit, though, that during the last
couple of years I have largely abandoned listening to FM


Of course FM has to deal with pre-emphasis, so percussion can be quite
seriously affected.

I don't know if pre-emphasis plays much part in this, but it is an
interesting point. The data does show that any sudden loud peaks have their
level swiftly pulled down on FM R3, and that the gain in a following quiet
period is slowly ramped up.

I can see the point of the compression as it helps pull extended pp periods
above the background noise on FM. But I now prefer digital transmissions
which don't have the problem.

Slainte,

Jim

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