All analog devices provide a finite dynamic range. Saturation occurs when available headroom ceiling is reached. Often, saturation is a desired effect to provide punch, brightness or changes in timbre, but stereo image is compromised because stereo saturation cannot be matched. Tests and methods for stereo aligned saturation are analyzed and described.

Authors: Sardo, Quintino G.; Mangano, Angelo
Affiliation: SKnote - SK Cooperativa, S. G. La Punta (CT), Italy
AES Convention: 137 (October 2014) eBrief:174
Publication Date: October 7, 2014

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