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title: 'Dynamic Processors'
url: 'https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors'
markdown: 'https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors.md'
date: '2026-09-01'
description: 'Dynamic processors control and enhance sound levels using compressors, limiters, expanders, and noise gates to create balanced, high-quality audio. Learn how these tools work and how they can elevate your mix.'
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# Dynamic Processors

Dynamic processors control and enhance sound levels using compressors, limiters, expanders, and noise gates to create balanced, high-quality audio. Learn how these tools work and how they can elevate your mix.

There are four primary dynamic processors:

- [ Compressor ](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/compressor)
- [ Limiter ](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/limiter)
- [ Noise Gate ](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/noise-gate)
- [ Expander ](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/expander)

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  - [Compressor](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/compressor.md)
  - [Limiter](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/limiter.md)
  - [Noise Gate](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/noise-gate.md)
  - [Expander](https://www.teachmeaudio.com/mixing/equipment/dynamic-processors/expander.md)