Questions tagged [audio]
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How to recover audio from an incomplete or corrupted AAC/m4a file
I recorded an 85-minute AAC/m4a file using Notability on my iPad. This app has always worked well before but for some reason there was a problem this time. The relevant file shows up as having 21MB (...
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"Subtracting" specific audio using an Isolated track from the same mix.
I have an audio file (Music + Vocals) and I have an instrumental (Music Only). Is there a program or some way I can take the music file and subtract the instrumental leaving only the vocals? (Full ...
starbond
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Join audio files into one mp3?
I have a bunch of mp3 files I would like to consolidate into a single mp3. What software is able to do this quick and effectively? I have tried online conversion tools and they don't work so well. I ...
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Fix for terrible "Hard Drive Noise" Audio Interference?
When recording direct input instrument audio using Ableton, my recording is plagued with a terrible noise interference that sounds like the clicks and movements of my PCs internal Hard Disk drive. ...
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How can I cut out background noise from my footage?
I recently shot some video footage and I used the camera's mic (I know it was a bad idea, but...). Unfortunately, there was some on-going background noise (I think it was a fan). How can I get rid of ...
daviesgeek
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Removing vocals using multiple versions of the same song
I have 4 tracks that are exactly the same, except that each one has vocals in a different language. I know how to remove center-panned vocals, but is there any way to remove them that takes advantage ...
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Converting balanced audio to RCA/phono audio - mixer needed? [closed]
I want to send balanced audio from one room to another in my home. The audio will originate from a Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 mixing console desk.
I'm assuming that the mix left/right and/or aux 1/...
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creating glissando/portamento with piano roll editors
I've been using several Midi sequencers with piano roll editors (Ableton, Reaper) and none of them seem to have a straightforward way to join two or more note events into a single glissando or ...
lurscher
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Isolate the difference between two mostly-identical audio tracks?
I have two audio tracks which are mostly identical. I want to isolate the differences between the two. I can use Audition, Audacity, or really anything else.
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Mono vs Stereo connections
I have an RCA stereo connector with a single 1/8 inch pin. I want to connect to a mixer with a 1/4 to 1/4 mono cable to either a mono channel or stereo channel and would like the best way to do it. ...
Chris MacKay
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Is there a utility software to set a default sound output level for a number of MP3 tracks?
Some of the tracks in my MP3 collection have low output sound and this requires that I adjust volume level back and forth every time such a track plays and completes. Is there an application that I ...
Elzee
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What are the correct audio levels for Voice and Music in a web promo video?
I'm editing a promo video that will appear on the web (specifically, PledgeMusic) and I'm curious what is the current best practice for the correct audio levels (base -dB) for:
Music (when no other ...
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Why signal is overloaded when I use a low cut filter?
I have a stereo mix file at about 0 dbfs. When I put a high pass filter and cut below 30Hz it boost the signal +3db up. Is this normal? I tested it with different filters (plug ins only) and I had the ...
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Max audio sample rates? [duplicate]
I work as a sort of multi-purpose engineer/developer at a very small startup game company. Recently, I've been asked to help out with audio development and editing, and I've been mostly able to hold ...
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What is Binaural Audio?
I often hear the term "Binaural" audio discussed in forums and in articles, but I'm not sure what it is. Can someone please provide a brief explanation?
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Does the device I'm looking for exist?
I'm looking for a simple USB interface that would provide multiple 3.5mm jack audio inputs to my computer.
I've been searching on the web but all I can find is too complicated, with professional ...
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Right channel minus left channel?
I have music with voice on left channel and just music on right (WAV 16 bit).
I want to distinguish ONLY VOICE from file.
I think it's some like left channel - right channel = voice, but i don't know ...
gek0n
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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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Is there way to improve R sound in audio?
If you need to get a sharper R on the audio track, to make it sound more Spanish. To make without selecting each instance or the sound. I.e. is it possible to apply some settings to the whole audio so ...
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What Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2 mixing desk/console outputs are balanced?
I'm looking at the schematic on page 20 of the manual and am not sure myself if the outputs are balanced or unbalanced.
I would like to plug stereo outputs using balanced 6.35mm jacks from either Mix ...
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I have two audio files of same song one is from vinyl and other is from CD source, I want to compare those and technically see the difference between
Music comparison for getting vinyl effect in CD recording conversation from CD rip to vinyl rip
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Headphones: Can you use bass boosted headphones as professional sound editing headphones after making some changes in software or hardware changes?
I am here to ask some technical questions about differences between some audio devices and about them point by point. I am a beginner or nerd in audio devices and sound editing.
Can you produce flat ...
