Questions tagged [audio]
For questions about 'audio', defined here as one or more streams of electrical or digital information representing sound.
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Minion Voice in Adobe Audition
How to manipulate a voice to match like Minion using Adobe Audition?
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removing controller noise when recording
I record gameplay through Nvidia Shadowplay using a Audio-Technica ATR2500-USB Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone with pop filter, shock mount and foam cap.
The audio is very clear but it picks up my ...
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Mackie studio monitors cut out a second or two after turning on with mAudio interface and Windows 10
I'm having issues with getting sound out of my studio monitors. Today I bought a new M-audio interface thinking it might have been the problem because I thought maybe my other interface was faulty, ...
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How do I fix bass on earbuds and speakers?
I want you to know that I have no education in music production. I am self-taught now for almost two years. I score orchestral music using FL Studio, but I have a problem. The sounds are different ...
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Possible to convert 15in speakers into 18in?
I need some advice. I want to start djing doing outdoor events. I bought the equipment I need however the Gemini speakers are 15 inch ones and I'm wondering if I can convert them into 18 inch ones by ...
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Why is there a 19.9 kHz tone in mobile digital recordings?
I have made a recording inside a quite office (office noise) with the Zoom H6 mobile recorder and XY microphones and got the following spectrum from the signal:
There is a peak at about 19.8 kHz. ...
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Removing ground hum safely
At church we have a strong ground hum since we added a sound desk into the PA equipment. We have eliminated ground hum on the foldbacks by running them off the same power circuit as the desk. However ...
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Crossing stereo and mono cables between multiple instruments
My audio mixer comes with only one pair of mono phone jacks, which internally in the audio mixer are wired to come out as a stereo signal that goes to the computer on a USB cable.
The piano also has ...
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I want to learn about the programming behind audio modification programs
I'm intrigued by the applications like Viper4Android. What language(s) should I know and what concepts? Specifically, I can't seem to find any good audio modification program (or even a good simple ...
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mp4 file has no sound
I recorded an mp4 file with 41mins, when i open it it shows the size and duration and plays through the file but doesn't have any sound. Does anyone know a way how to try and repair this or is this ...
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Roland TR-808 TO Roland Boutique JU-06
Just to reinterate the last question as to using the 808 with the Ju-06. What kind of lead jacks would i use to connect them ? I take it, it would be a 1/4" stereo jack from 808 output to 3.5mm stereo ...
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Best Audio interface for TR808 and JU-06?
I am currently using an old soundcraft folio mixer and don't think it's working properly anymore. So i need a new Audio Interface. I want to connect a Roland TR 808 Drum machine and a Roland Boutique ...
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How to resolve electrical hum issue
I record audio using 2 microphones connected via XLR cables to an audio interface, and behind the microphones I always have a ring light turned on. I live in Europe so everything I have has the EU ...
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How to split a recording to music and talking parts
I have recordings of a radio show that I'd like to listen to later.
But I'd like to listen only to the music parts.
Sometimes there are interviews or discussions without background musik I'd like to ...
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Frequency modulation with sound instead of radio waves
I would like to be able to hear a simulation of what the actual radio waves sound like, should I be able to hear them directly. I understand the math of frequency modulation, and am willing to make ...
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Signal loss from a JBL Eon using a XLR to 1/8" cable [duplicate]
I looking to jump from a JBL Eon G2 10 to a ION Plunge Bluetooth Speaker. I have to cover around 50' and I'm hoping to use a XLR - 1/8" connect. Will there be any signal loss?
Thanks in advance!
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Text-based way to set parts of audio track that play and skip
I am looking for a text-based way to set various start and end points within a given audio file, so that whenever an end point is reached, the audio file skips to the next start point when playing. (I ...
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What's the name for the type of x-axis scale used in frequency graphs?
I'm talking about the way the spacing between frequencies typically shrinks as the x-axis increases on frequency graphs. For example, in the graph below, the leftmost (labelled) x-axis interval ...
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Difference between audio quality
I have two speech audios. One of them is very sharp and crisp audio . While the other has some humming with the speech. I am not talking about the static humm. The speech itself has a humming effect. ...
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Is there any way to remove foley from dialogue?
I have a single wav file that has both dialogue and computer keys clicking at the same time, is there any way to do an FFT or noise filtering to just isolate the dialogue?
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Connect compressor directly to PC sound card
Imagine that you have:
A microphone (XLR)
Audio compressor (Behringer MDX2600)
PC internal sound card (like Creative Sound Blaster Z)
Is it possible to connect it like this?:
Mic(XLR) > Compressor ...
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For optimal 3-way sound: should passive speakers be connected to my amplifier/mixer, or to the crossover of an active subwoofer?
Currently I have 2 passive speakers connected in stereo to an amplifier (with a mixer). I am looking to introduce an active subwoofer into the system in order to produce more accurate 3-way sound in ...
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Route Audio from Computer to MIDI Piano?
I just got into DAWs and my computer's speakers suck. However, my privia 350m's speakers are much better. I was wondering if it were possible to route all the sound from my computer through a midi USB ...
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3.5 mm adaptor shortages/poor connection?
Every single 3.5 mm adaptor I have purchased or worked with throughout my career and life has had a short in it. Some of the frequencies will come through, but not all. Sometimes it's the highs and ...
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USB Headset simulation
i am trying to validate the audio quality over different USB headsets. As you might know USB headsets have variety of audio aspects like number of channels, sample rates they support, bit depths etc ...
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I have a BM 800 Mic that isnt working?
I have recently got a bm 800 mic that i have plugged into my Yamaha audiogram 6 interface with phantom power and the microphone is just not working. Plugged it directly into my pc and i get audio but ...
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Deep bass, drowning out higher frequencies?
Is there a name for this?
Certain types of recorded audio have this condition where it is as if there is really deep low frequency bass being played, and it is causing all other audio frequencies to ...
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App that quickly analyzes waveforms and displays tones
I used to have a light program on my PC that would let you record a short audio file and would display useful information such as note length and tone. It was an extremely helpful tool for ...
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What is the name of this kind of audio connector? [closed]
It's the entry point of my 5+1 philips home cinema system. There are 12 points for 6 cables and every cable has 2 points to connect. I want to learn the name of the connector, so I can search if there ...
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Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 Cubase
I recently purchased the Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 interface which comes with Cubase Music Recording Software, and I've been extremely frustrated with my sound when attempting to playback after recording....
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How to keep audio-fequency noise from my refrigerator out of my audio gear?
I recently replaced my refrigerator with a brand new LG model LTCS20220W. The fridge is silent, but when it is running, my guitar amplifier is picking up a 4,500Hz signal which is driving me crazy. I ...
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Where is the beat on a waveform graph?
I'm kind of new to sound. I'm trying to edit an instrumental piece to cut out a section of the piece but keep the song flowing smoothly. To do this, I need to make my cuts as exactly close to the beat ...
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Do I need an audio interface for my studio monitors?
I recently bought a pair of KRK Rokit 5 G3 speakers. Its a pretty big upgrade from my previous speakers. Currently, I have them connected using a RCA to 3.5mm cable. When I have it connected to my ...
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Why can't I raise the volume of music infinitely?
In other words when I open a music in a sound editor (eg Audacity) I'm presented with a waveform. Then I can raise the volume up to a point where the wave turns into a full block. Why can't the ...
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Sharing audio interface (external sound card) with two computers on network
I have Audioengine A5+ speakers connected to the main output of a USB audio interface, which is in turn connected to a Windows computer on the LAN. Could I share this USB audio interface with another ...
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Filter Audio Output from Audio Input
First time asking a question on SE; Google and old SE questions have always gotten me by before. :) I think this is the right place to ask.
Background: I'm working with linux (ultimately an RPi, ...
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How to record Sounds from Trains without being spotted?
there i am recording for like 2 years my train rides. Sometimes people look at me weird because i record audio/Video. Are there any tricks how not to be spotted?
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Show the differences between two similar audio files using graphical method
I have two audio files in wav format, one of them has some noise because I have modified some bits inside the file. I can just play those files using audio player and other people could hear the ...
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Building an AES50 stage snake
Recently I had the opportunity to see how AES50 works in action with the Behringer X32 and two S16 digital snakes connected together with a Cat6 cable. I did a ton of research on AES50 and wasn't able ...
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Mid-range Frequency Mixing
I use FL for scoring and hip hop music production.
`My question is, Are there DEFINITIVE numerical frequencies within the 700-4000hz range that ought be raised or diminished to get a sound that ...
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Sending multiple audio signals out of one computer
I'm looking to send multiple (5-7) audio signals out of my computer to separate speakers. Is there an interface that will allow me to play different audio on different speakers?
Each audio signal is ...
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should I ground the mixer?
I have a mackie mix8 mixer, which comes with a cheap power supply
that generates a loud hum (at least I think so -- I don't have a different
power supply at the moment to verify)
I noticed that if I ...
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Does the RODE Lav mic need a pre-amp?
I am looking for an inexpensive solution for youtube commentary videos. I came down to the RODE Lavalier, and the RODE SmartLAV+.
I don't have an iPhone, so I discovered that you can use any ...
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Split PC audio between 6 Bluetooth headphones?
I'm looking to play a video presentation on a PC, and I'm trying to figure out a way to stream that presentation's audio across 6 Bluetooth headphones. Each headphone would have a USB dongle.
Is ...
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How can i route my signal in my computer?
Is there any way to route my DAW's signal to skype ? Or skype to daw ?
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400 Watt or 700 Watt Speacker is best choice for special room?
I want to buy a 12-inch dB series Opera 512 DX Speaker that be a 400 watt speaker or Opera 712 DX that be a 700 watt speaker for a room with 90 Square Meter Area and has a height of 3 Meter. The ...
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Recording quality has significant noise
I have a Foucsrite scarlet solo and a bheringer C-1 microphone. I'm recording with a Acer laptop (which has a i5 cpu) which should be more than capable to power this setup. The problem is the quality ...
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How we hear sound computer vs human experiment -amplitude and volume-Interesting
Suppose everything I will say from now on:
We open song-A from youtube(1 computer) in 5 tabs(5 same songs started same time) with same volume.By intrigue and test it will act like same song only ...
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Microphone and Technique Suggestions for Recording Audiences?
I want to record an audience (people sounds), in rooms about 50 to 100 people. My main mic (Speaker) has 1.m distance from the audience mic, and I want to install the audience mic in 1.5m Height.
I ...
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USB recording and RCA Stereo recording, which of them is better?
I worked with Smart Volume Management (SVM or normalizing sound) that be a capability of Creative Sound Card for Live Music Recording (we have one mixer and two mics on two separate line we get the ...
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