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ELI5: Why are some commercials on TV so much louder than other commercials or the TV show itself?
gpt
Technically they have the same peak levels. That’s the only thing the FCC regulates volume-wise. TV shows don’t operate at peak volume the whole time.... that explosion or fight scene might be loud but it’s only for a second. The commercial airs at that same peak volume but for the whole commercial... and for the why? To get your attention.