User talk:Tahnru

From Hydrogenaudio Knowledgebase
Revision as of 21:28, 10 May 2010 by Tahnru (Talk | contribs)

(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Lossy

In the context of digital audio, Lossy Compression refers to the technique of discarding some audio data from the input file to produce an output file that is similar enough to the original to be usable while reducing the file size beyond the limits of known lossless compression techniques. The information selected for removal is chosen according through various methods ranging from a simple low-pass approach to complex psychoacoustic models.

Benefits of Lossy Encoding: Space Savings

Downsides to Lossy Encoding: Generational degradation Perceptual non-transparancy due to either insufficient bandwidth, incorrect algorithm, inherent limitation of the format.

General Lossy Encoding Techniques

Low-pass filter Decrease in resolution for noisy passages

Does Lossy Encoding Preserve Surround Information?

Depending on the encoder and settings, degradation of surround imaging may happen. Use higher bitrate to prevent this from happening. Mid/Side stereo of LAME or AAC does not destroy surround information. Also MPC preserves surround information with standard settings reasonably well. The lower the bitrate, the worse you can expect the surround imaging become.

List of common lossy formats

See Also