What happened to the loudness control?


Why have they stopped using them on equipment? I miss the loudness control. Does anyone else?
nerspellsner

Showing 2 responses by inpepinnovations1e75

That is what a loudness compensation control is, an equalizer, but variable with the volume. One hopes that it complementary to the frequency response variability of the ear according to volume.
I use the variable loudness compensation control on my Nak 630 pre-amp by setting the compensation at 0 and the main volume control for a natural sounding volume of about 80db or flat frequency response. When I want to reduce the volume to more background levels, I use the loudness compensation control. The main volume setting remains the same.
Works great! I think that the loudness controls on the old Macs worked in the same fashion.
One button loudness compensation is next to useless because it is fixed.
Bob P.
Eldartford, you have to stop using facts and objective numbers in your discussions - they just don't 'sound' as good as 'hearsay' and feelings!
Bob P.