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Limiter

Limiter: A limiter creates a ceiling on volume by blocking frequencies over a certain threshold. It can be used during recording to make sure that sound levels do not peak. Essentially I like to think of a limiter as the friend who assists you in not doing something foolish. [ Audio Glossary ]

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