Is nowadays Digital Audio better than 80’s?

Written By Herwin Gunawan Human-Centered Building Performance Consultant

Prof David Herrin - Kentucky University measured dynamic range of vynil produced before 80’s, CD produced in 80’s and compare to CD produced after 00’s.

Interesting result that average dynamic range of CD produced in 80’s is 12-16 dB compare to CD produced after 00’s only 8 dB. It is paradox that dynamic range is lower while digital audio technology is much more advance.

Because of most people listening to music from handphone, CD producers have to compress audio signal to 8 dB so listener can listen to weak sound better and dont feel pain when the music level increase.

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Herwin Gunawan Human-Centered Building Performance Consultant

Herwin Gunawan, founder of ALTA Integra, is a Human-Centered Building Performance Consultant. He provides expertise in integrated design strategies through his multidisciplinary team specializing in acoustics consulting, lighting design, audio visual consulting, information technology consulting, and passive environmental design optimization, including building thermal performance, daylighting, and natural ventilation. His work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG principles, LEED, and WELL certification frameworks. Based in Jakarta, he serves the international market.

https://herwingunawan.work
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