If a sound engineer increases the compression ratio during audio mastering, which consequence follows for listener perception?

💡 Explanation

Increased compression reduces the difference between loud and quiet sounds, decreasing sensitivity to small changes in volume because the auditory system's dynamic range processing is overridden. Therefore, listeners become less aware of nuances, rather than experiencing changes in masking, spatial perception, or broad dynamic range.

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