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Is podcast compression making voices sound worse, or does it not matter for spoken word?
With the rise of remote recording and streaming, audio compression is used more than ever to save bandwidth, but some listeners report a loss of vocal warmth and clarity. Cast your vote to weigh in on whether compression degrades spoken word quality or is imperceptible to most ears.
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