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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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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 difference. But I must also represent it using…
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How can I set PulseAudio to use convolution

I'm using Ubuntu 11.04 and PulseAudio. I made impulse to correct bass response on my speakers and would like to use it globally. I can set Jack through jack-convolve plugin to use my impulse, but as not all applications can use Jack, nor do I run it…
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Tool/Software to Bookmark Positions in Audio

I'm listening to many different, and quite lengthy, audios (lectures spanning 4-5 hours) and am not able to finish them in a single sitting. So I'm looking for a tool that lets me bookmark positions in the audio and possibly let me take notes. So…
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What is the scale type called used on Tonematrix?

I am making an application similar to Tonematrix, and I was wondering what scale it uses, and how it generates its sounds. So here's a few questions I need answered that I haven't been able to find answers to on my own. Is it chromatic? What…
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What is the negative pole in the audio balanced transmission?

So I'm a bit confused when it comes to the difference between unbalanced and balanced. I'll briefly explain how I understand all of this: The balanced cables have three wires inside the plastic casing: two signal wires and a ground wire. The signal…
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CECILIA 5 start problems in Win 10

When I want to start Cecilia 5, Paint program starts instead. In win 7 I never had this problem. Thanks for any solution to this headache.
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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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pa system for band

I know absolutely nothing about sound to be clear. I would like to know the cheapest way to get a pa system for my band. We are a four piece indie band who play small venues like bars/pubs. I was wondering what wattage we'd need for both the amp and…
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Can I use older DAFF files as HRIRs in VA?

I have some older DAFF files from head-related impulse response measurements of the Fabian dummy head. I believe they are OpenDAFF version 1.5. If I try to load it with the Matlab call hrir_id = va.create_directivity_from_file( 'Fabian_2011.daff'…
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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 JU-06. Can anyone recommend a suitable audio…
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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 be muted during the low frequency pulse. As 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 to come up with anything on how it…
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What is "Pilot mode" in wireless systems?

I've Sennheiser wireless microphone, that has option Pilot mode and "Squelch". I have read here : About Squelch: An FM receiver generates a high level of broadband noise when it's not receiving a signal...enough noise to be unpleasant to listen to…
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Sound changes pitch upon converting and playback

I have a piece of music, and whenever it is converted (f.ex. from .ogg to .mp3) or played back by certain software, it changes to a higher pitch, and also seems to have its frequencies distorted. What properties, or possible damage, to the sound…
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Is the third RCA connector for video?

Sorry for the ignorance, but I need an adapter from two RCA audio jack to the 3.5 jack. However, looking back on my projector I see three RCA ports. Is the third one for video? thanks
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