SoundvexDynamics & level
Headroom before encoding
Separates sonic character from the level sent to MP3 encoding.
How it works
An attenuation of 0–6 dB after the limiter creates room for peaks that may appear during encoding and decoding. It is selected at startup. Existing MP3 tests guide calibration; the appropriate margin depends on source and codec and is not a universal guarantee.
Use and limits
Results depend on the selected profile, source material, input level and distribution chain. Listen at matched loudness and check output after the codec before keeping a preset.