Phil Mendelsohn <mend0070 at tc.umn.edu> writes:

> The trouble is that perceived volume is *not* a function of peak level,
> but more of average, which is why the old VU meters are a lot better
> indication of how loud something is.  Trouble is, digital audio only has
> so many numbers to use for storing the quantized amplitude of the
> waveform, so in that case you do need peak info.

Thanks.  I sort-of knew this, but having it in more the correct
technical terms helps, especially when discussing it with others :-) .
Always glad to see explanations from people who actually understand
the field they're explaining!
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