Windows Media Audio File Settings Dialog - Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab in the Windows Media Audio File Settings dialog allows you to specify the dynamic range control, that is, the difference in dB between the average loudness and the peak audio level (the loudest sounds) of the audio for the encoded file.

Dynamic Range Control

The dynamic range is automatically calculated during the encoding process. If you activate this option, you can specify the dynamic range manually.

  • If Dynamic Range Control is activated and the Quiet Mode of the Windows Media Player is set to Medium Difference, the peak level is limited to the peak value that you specified. If Dynamic Range Control is deactivated, the peak level is limited to 12 dB above the average level during playback.

  • If Dynamic Range Control is activated and the Quiet Mode of the Windows Media Player is set to Little Difference, the peak level is limited to the average value between the peak and average values that you specified. If Dynamic Range Control is deactivated, the peak level is limited to 6 dB above the average level during playback.

Peak

Allows you to set a peak value between 0 and -90 dB.

Average

Allows you to set a peak value between 0 and -90 dB. However, this affects the overall volume level and can have a negative effect on the audio quality.