NAME

sndcompress − compress or decompress a soundfile

SYNOPSIS

sndcompress [ -<n> ] inputFile outputFile

DESCRIPTION

Sndcompress compresses or decompresses a soundfile.  If the input soundfile is in a 16 bit linear format, it is compressed.  If the input soundfile is in a compressed format, it is decompressed.  The option controls the compression type; by default, bit-faithful compression is performed.  With bit-faithful compression, the decompression operation reproduces the original sound exactly. 

OPTIONS

−<n>
This option controls the compression amount for non-bit-faithful compression. Specify as an integer 4 <= n <= 8.  Higher numbers give greater compression.

SEE ALSO

sndplay(1), sndrecord(1), sndinfo(1), sndconvert(1)
 

NeXT Computer, Inc.  —  August 13, 1990