Description
Compress audio to make sound volumes more even
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"Audio" Keyword
"Sound" Keyword
Review Summary
The Audio Compressor Chrome extension is praised for effectively managing audio levels on many popular streaming platforms, preventing sudden loud volume spikes, and offering professional-grade adjustment parameters. However, multiple users report it fails or causes audio issues on certain sites like TikTok, HBO Max, and Bandcamp. The extension lacks permanent activation, visual feedback, and certain key features like output gain control. Users also note occasional inconsistent behavior requiring manual restarts or disabling. Overall, it significantly enhances audio experience where it functions correctly but has limitations impacting widespread reliability.
Pros
- Effectively compresses audio on many popular sites like YouTube, Twitch, and Brave browser.
- Helps prevent sudden loud audio spikes, improving user listening experience.
- Offers professional audio compressor parameters allowing fine audio tuning.
- Includes quick disable/enable button for convenience when audio breaks on some sites.
- Users appreciate its usefulness for varied content including lectures and anime sites.
Cons
- Does not work properly or breaks sound on some sites like TikTok, HBO Max, Bandcamp, and others.
- No permanent engagement option; the extension sometimes requires manual activation or tab refresh.
- Lacks features like visual feedback for compression level, output gain adjustment, and longer release curves.
- Some users report that it mutes certain media like Twitch clips or kills Chrome sound entirely.
- Functionality can be inconsistent or 'finicky,' occasionally needing browser restarts or reactivations.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- storage
Additional Information
0.1.28
January 30, 2025
0.07 MB
en-US
Developer Information
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