The answer is:
b) two thirds
With a 3:1 compression ratio, the first number (3) is the input level and the second number (1) is the output level. The output level is 1/3 of the input level, so the level is decreased by 2/3rds. e.g., 30dB in, 10dB out, with a
20dB decrease in level.
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