Sound, Radio & InformationSound Perception
How MP3 Throws Sound Away
It deletes sounds your ear can't hear anyway
An MP3 can be a small fraction of the CD it came from. What does it throw away, and why don't you miss it?
You'll find out
- How a loud sound hides a quiet one
- How your ear sorts pitches
- The song that nearly broke MP3
Why it matters
Every song you stream is squeezed with the same trick. It works because of what your ears skip.
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