Re: [SoX-users] Process too soft/loud audio with sox

[Eric W. <nor...@yh...>]

Eric Wong <nor...@yh...> wrote:
> I usually use compand or mcompand for recordings which need a
> lot of correction.  tap_limiter is good for recordings which
> only need a little correction, or after everything else (EQ,
> compand/mcompand, etc...)

I also meant to add that compand/mcompand is better for
sustained peaks of too-high volume.  tap_limiter is better for
short-duration peaks (mic drops, claps, short-circuits, etc.)