Questions tagged [stereo]
Stereo (stereophonic sound) is a two-channel audio stream intended to recreate the natural stereo field. Use for questions related to stereophonic audio.
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Are actors' voices in the 2.0 sound positioned in correspondence with where we can see them in the video?
Should actors' voices typically "follow" the actors if they're moving across the screen or if they're simply positioned off-center, when playing the 2.0 or 2.1 version of the movie sound? Or is the 2....
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Separate speakers from stereo microphones
I have two audio tracks of dialogue: First, the speech of the client, second, the speech of the manager. The recording was done with two microphones. Unfortunately, each track contains the little ...
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Garageband Static When Switching from Stereo to Mono
When pulling a stereo-track mp3 into Garageband with only one channel, before this latest update to 10.2.0, if I changed the input source from stereo to mono, there was no issue. However, after this ...
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How can I convert a mono file to stereo (same audio on both channels)?
I used Audacity to create mono "audiobook" files (such as can be heard here), and want to create an audio CD from them for submission to CreateSpace.
They, though, require that the files be in .AIFF ...
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M/S-stereo signal to mono (for monitoring)
I'm recording in M/S-stereo for radio documentaries and would like to monitor only the M-signal (where the talking usually takes place) in my headphones. Therefore I wonder if I can use a plug like ...
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Convert Mono to Stereo before or after editing?
Source file: WAV44/24bit/Mono
If I wanted to do a basic cleanup/sweeten in Audition of this mono voice recording, would I perform the edits BEFORE converting to stereo or AFTER?
Thanks in advance.
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Can I plug a balanced stereo quarter inch jack into an unbalanced mono input?
Basically, I'm trying to figure out a way to run my SM57 through my pedals. I ordered a chord online that's female XLR to male 1/4 inch jack, so that I could plug the xlr into the mic and the jack ...
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Losing sound quality from CD (phono) to mixer (jack)
Can anyone help? I am trying to run my CD/DVD player through my 4-way mixer, so have plugged phono leads out from CD, into the jack (via a small-to-large adapter) on the mixer. I lose massive sound ...
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Faking depth and stereo separation?
I recently ripped a live performance of a song which I really liked.
I was converting the ripped song to an appropriate format, intending to title it and plaster a alternate cover art on it when I ...
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Recording stereo audio on an iPhone using an adapter
I'm looking to have a highly portable setup for binaural field recordings, and since I take my phone everywhere, it would be nice to use my iPhone as a recorder.
It isn't possible to have stereo mic ...
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How to connect old stereo system to pc?
I want to playback my mp3 files from pc through my old stereo speaker system
The problem is, it can play from sources like radio, CD, tape and usb. It also has a jack called 'phone', so it is ...
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MK8+CMC vs CCM8
For now my mic collection is basically limited to a CMIT5, and after I rented a CCM8 to combine an MS with CMIT for a job I fell in love with the sound. So I want to buy one, mostly for booming but ...
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for field recording(nature/wildlife) use Mono or Stereo XRL- NGT2 into Tascam DR-100mkii?
Want to start off on the right foot, i am a beginner when it comes to field recording, more interested in environmental, natural, wildlife sounds as well as construction sites, trains, busy street ...
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How to turn a stereo speaker into mono
I have a JBL ARENA 6ICDT stereo speaker.
When I was buying it, I simply assumed it's mono since it is a single speaker, but now I can see the two inputs. Now I need to provide the same signal to both ...
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New Behringer C-2 microphone malfunctioning
So, I recently bought this stereo pair, small diaphragm condensers.
One of them works fine
Another doesn't work and generates lots of noise while it is set to unchanged sound picking mode (those ...
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Connecting Instruments to an Audio Interface
My plan is as follows: I have a Yamaha CP300 stage piano, a Yamaha silent violin and a microphone. I want to be able to record the original sounds from the instruments with e.g. Garageband. Im using a ...
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Recording mono compatible audio with Sony PCM-M10 (RE50N/D-B mic)
I am recording with the Sony PCM-M10 using the RE50N/D-B mic with an XLR to 1/8" cable. This creates a stereo file. I've previously tried mixing this down to mono, but the L and R channels seem to ...
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Phones mini-usb to record stereo
I am looking into producing and hosting podcasts with two people.
I need a portable recording system with a reasonable price and some quality (not much).
Could you use your Android phone to record ...
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Microphone preamplifier for live stereo recording
I'm looking for a simple, compact, high quality but reasonably priced 2-channel microphone preamplifier. I will use the preamp with a stereo microphone with two phono connectors so the inputs need to ...
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Mono and stereo jacks
I want to hook up my computer to an amp, but I only have a mono cord at this point, and that has the 1/4 inch bit. If the 1/8 inch adapter was stereo, would the mono cord end up picking up all those ...
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Is the perceived power of 2x60W the same as 1x120W?
I have a guitar amplifier which is rated at 120w (solid state). It has two outputs (A & B) both of 60W each.
If I were to run both of these outputs into a 2x12 cabinet in stereo (output A to ...
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How do I conform stereo offline proxies to original multitrack media?
I am currently working on a 10 minute short film. Here are the facts:
Original media is 6K RED footage.
Audio synced manually in Resolve 12.
No. of audio channels range from 2 to 6.
HD proxies ...
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Why is my playback from stereo recording splitted ? Audacity
I'm recording vocals and guitar in a stereo recording and when I playback through the headphones when overdubbing it sounds split. I guess this is how it's supposed to be but I'd almost prefer it be ...
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Boing noise made when powering on Harman Kardon 330B
Just bought a Harman/Kardon 330B receiver. I've noticed that sometimes when I press the power button there is an audible boing noise that seems to be coming from the left side of the unit, that can ...
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From stereo to mono
There is an audio splitter from 1 stereo to 2 mono.
The stereo plug is connected to the common audio exit of the pc.
If I connect the stereo jack of audio headset with the mono1, why do I listen the ...
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RCA in to a Microphone Input
I am trying to use a TV as an audio source on an amp. The amp only has 2 sets of RCA inputs while the other 3 inputs are mic jacks. The mic hacks have a switch over them that selects between - "line"...
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Is it safe to use headphones with mono jacks into stereo jacks on a modern PC?
If I understand correctly, plugging a mono jack into a stereo socket would short the right channel of the stereo to the ground.
Yet most audio amplifiers have a short detection/protection circuit in ...
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setup for having an amp output mono to two speakers
I have two passive bookshelf speakers Micca - MB42X and would like to use a single amp to send the same audio signal to each speaker.
I do not want one speaker to receive the left channel and one to ...
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Will stereo compression affect stereo image?
What happens with the stereo image when compressing stereo program material using a linked dual compressor with a combined internal sidechain (a "stereo compressor")?
Is the stereo image reduced, ...
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Can I record in stereo using Scarlett 2i2 and Audition?
I have purchased a Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface and will be purchasing an Audio Technica AT2035.
Am I able to record in stereo using the Scarlett 2i2 from my standard output jack on my Mac, or would ...
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How can I select and delete the left track of a stereo recording in Logic Pro X
I have a simple question about the audio editor from Logic Pro X.
After recording some ambience of a outdoor scene I've seen that I was recording the scene in stereo. I used only one microphone which ...
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Can you have white noise in stereo?
I want to produce a sound file that is a sample of pure digitally generated white noise. I can make the noise myself. My question is: is there any point in having the sample file in stereo?
As ...
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How can I duplicate a mono track into a second channel to create "Stereo"?
How can I convert mono track audio into stereo sound using Adobe Auditions?
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microphone distance in spaced omnidirectional field recording
What is your prefered microphone spacing in AB stereo (spaced omnidirectional microphones) for field recordings, and why?
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Effect for reducing stereo spread
I have a synthesizer and I have a stereo sound that needs to have reduced stereo spread. I only can use an onboard synthesizer effect for that, and I was wondering if there is an effect known by ...
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Can I use the stereo channel on my mixer for my over head mics?
I have a Phonic Powerpod 820 mixer that has 4 mono channels and 2 stereo channels. Can I route both of my overhead mics through one of the stereo channels? The stereo channels only have 2 1/4" inputs, ...
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Duplicating mono AUX signal to headphones [duplicate]
My mixer has two Aux Sends. I want to connect headphones to them, but each will only send a signal to one ear.
What I want to do is sort of like this with the significant difference being that I ...
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Mixers conducting stereo signal from TRS to line out R/L - are there some? Where to find?
I'm completely green in those topics. However, there raised a need, or maybe for now an interest of mixer and what I request you is simple and accurate answer.
I want to, inter alia, link 3 devices: ...
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If a track contains two channels, is the track stereo?
If a track contains two channels, does that mean that the track is stereo?
Conversely, is a stereo sound always stored as a track with two channels recorded in the track?
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Why is vocal centered while instruments aren't in a stereo file?
Why is a stereo file created so that
the vocals are present at an equal volume in both the left and right channels, while
instruments are louder in either the left or the right channel?
I.e. what is ...
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Is it possible to simulate stereo audio in one channel?
Becoming (recently) deaf in one ear, I really miss listening to stereo music properly.
So my question is, is it is possible to listen to 2 channel (stereo) music, with an effect reasonably similar ...
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Would it be Stereo or Mono?
I am recording ambience and sound effects for a room and there is one open window in the room with traffic outside. I was wondering if that traffic sound coming through only the window would be stereo ...
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Create spatial sound illusions that work in headphones and speakers
I am curious if anyone has experience making fairly realistic / hyperrealistic spatial audio illusions (for instance the impression of someone circling around your head) that work both with headphone ...
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Can this cable combine two microphones into a stereo signal?
I want to combine two of these micropones into one stereo signal. This cable looks like the one suggested in this thread, but it seems like its meant for audio output. Do you suppose it could do the ...
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Synths with different stereo spread / width?
I was wondering if anyone had some tips for getting that kind of stereo feeling on specific sounds? Here is an example:
https://soundcloud.com/dillonfrancis/dillon-francis-martin-garrix-set-me-free
I ...
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How do you produce an immersive soundtrack?
As well as using a multichannel format to immerse the viewer, what other methods would you use to make a soundtrack immersive?
I have just started working with a director who is making two short ...
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Is there such a thing as Balanced stereo cable?
From the look of it, left and right channels have common ground, but still all the cables I've found so far are just two balanced cables glued together.
Why no one created 5-wires cable and saved 20% ...
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Is there any difference over using an optical jack over RCA in a 2.1 set? [closed]
I've got a 2.1 sound equipment, with two 'tower' speakers, containing each 2 loudspeakers and one bass speaker, and a primary bass speaker, apart.
I want to connect my Macbook to this installation ...
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Is there a way to copy my panning pattern from one audio file to another?
I'm working in adobe audition and I have a very intricately designed panning patter for one of my tracks. I could go brute force and do it on each track (about 3, so not too tragic, probably an hour ...
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Does professional quality stereo to mono conversion require a special adapter
I know this is going to sound like a really stupid question, but here it goes...
I have dual mono 1/4" jacks for the main output from my soundboard. I currently, only have the left side being sent ...
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