# \&compressor

Sender-Side Option! ([`&push`](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/setup-parameters/push))

## Aliases

* `&comp`

## Details

By adding `&compressor` to a source link, it applies a generic audio compressor to the local microphone.

An audio compressor can help reduce spikes in audio loudness.

{% hint style="info" %}
The compressor is **off by default**.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
This will enable the audio processing pipeline.
{% endhint %}

There is a toggle in the director's room which adds `&comp` to the guest's invite link.\
![](https://2943598173-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MZHXv1G8N0MDxwotaT9%2Fuploads%2FE968ggXzO4EHd7l5FD4Z%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=027d1f08-94ad-446b-a210-dc2a689deb3e)

## Update in Version 22

There is now an option to control the compressor remotely (3 states for the compressor; Off/On/Limiter)

![](https://2943598173-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MZHXv1G8N0MDxwotaT9%2Fuploads%2FtPJxc6mMCWcrJEl5J6WN%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=74bf60d6-6223-4d87-9016-7e8d75e7bd1f)

## Related

{% content-ref url="and-limiter" %}
[and-limiter](https://docs.vdo.ninja/advanced-settings/audio-parameters/and-limiter)
{% endcontent-ref %}