Audio refers broadly to the information, be it acoustic or electronic, entering, traversing, or exiting some medium.
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Which equipments can i buy to record sounds of animals and birds?
My friend is doing a acoustic project related to his studies. He needs to record high quality sounds from animals and birds. I don't know anything about recording audio as i am a programmer. So please ...
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How can I invert the amplification of two tracks?
I'd like to know how to decrease the volume of one track (either automatically or manually) as the amplification of the second track increases.
So for example, if you're listening to a live radio ...
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What's the difference between a vocoder and a harmonizer?
As a follow-up to this question: What is the difference between Autotune and a Vocoder?, let's get into the nitty-gritty about vocoders and harmonizers.
For example, in Imogen Heap's famous Hide and ...
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Extracting conversations from a long WMA-File
I have a few wma-files all about 2h long each.
I was going around with a microphone interviewing people. I did not turn the recording off in order to not miss anything. Now the problem is filtering ...
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Remove audio tracks from multiple MKV files
I've got a multitude of MKV files each containing two audio tracks that correspond to two languages. In each of the files, the English language is the second track and it's the only track I need for ...
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Creating MIDI Files - Explanation of time division in header chunk
Hi, I was told not to post this on the main stackoverflow site because it doesn't relate directly to programming, but rather the structure of MIDI files:
I've been reading about MIDI file structure ...
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Garageband export volume issue.
Alright, so I have Garageband and Soundbooth. I am composing sounds for a video game in Garageband and have an explosion in the project. I have the volume so that when I play it in Garageband it plays ...
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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 ...
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Is it possible to separate voices from one mp3 file?
I want to separate 2 or more voices from one audio file,
is there any software to this ?
I have done some googling and seen that the answer is NO in most cases.
But I think at least there should be ...
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Simple free program to add audio to video?
I am looking for a small free tool that will allow me to add some audio to my video. Windows movie maker doesn't seem to work well from some reason.
Any recommendations?
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What's the difference between consumer and pro audio music equipment?
Besides that pro audio equipment is bigger and louder, requires cooling fans, is more rugged, might have different connections, etc.
What's are the practical difference between consumer audio and pro ...
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What is a stereo pair of samples called?
I'm a part of a development team working on an audio processing application. We have the silliest problem that's already caused us some trouble coding. We work with stereo audio signals, and when ...
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What is the best way to make music play more slowly? (at any arbitrary speed)
And what is the best program to use for that?
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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 ...
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Preserve embedded album art when converting from .flac to .ogg
I want to convert my archived .flac library to .ogg for daily use.
Using
find ./ -iname '*.flac' -print0 | xargs -0 -n1 oggenc -q6
on the root music folder and then deleting every .flac (having ...
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Changing a wav's file format
Does anyone know of some software to convert a wav´s file format? I need to generate wav files with the following format:
format: PCM_UNSIGNED 44100.0 Hz, 8 bit, mono, 1 bytes/frame
thanks
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Recording an instructor while filming him from a distance - Take II
I again have to video our Ninjutsu club's event using my consumer Canon HF10 camcorder.
As I described in my question before the previous event, the instructor demonstrates a technique and then, ...
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Merge audio and video in post-production
I have recorded a few video clips of a childrens' choir concert, using an OK external microphone to my Canon 5DII. Because the position of the camera wasn't really ideal for audio recording, I ...
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In what order do I make edits to audio in a video clip?
I have a video of a live performance that was recorded on three different cameras. One of the cameras captured the audio much better than expected, so that is the main audio track I am choosing to ...
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What is it called when there are several channels of audio playing over a video?
I'm editing a video where there are several channels of audio playing over it.
I have things like background music, sound effects, etc.
Would it be correct to call them audio channels or is there a ...
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Batch processing solution for audio files
I'm looking for a way to batch process large amount of audio files (ogg and wav formats).
Ideally, a solution that works from a Windows' command line, allows conversion between formats, allows ...
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What is the title for someone knowledgeable in all that is related to sound?
I'm basically looking for a title that is more broad than an Audio Engineer.
Basically, I'm looking for a title that would cover a:
Musician (of their preferred instrument and/or more);
Recording ...
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How do I record audio and video screen-capture for Tutorials on DAWs with ScreenFlow?
My question might be a bit too specific, but essentially I'm trying to create my own tutorial material of How-To's in Propellerhead Reason 6. I'm using ScreenFlow as my Screen-recording software.
So ...
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How to design retro videogame sound effects?
I am trying to figure out retro game sound effect creation. So I looked around and came across websites such as http://www.bfxr.net/ and http://www.superflashbros.net/as3sfxr/ These sites allow you to ...
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What is this block diagram symbol?
I'm trying to figure out which jacks on my PA amp are shielded and which aren't. To this end, I was looking at the block diagram in the manual. I'm new to reading block diagrams, but it's obviously a ...
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How to easily integrate a series of images in pdf with audio using Mac Os X
I made a lesson and would like to put it on the web. I have the audio recording of it. I also have the slides. I made them using Keynote, and then can export them to pdf.
I now need to integrate the ...
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How to get vocals from song using original song and remix using official vocals
There are some songs that have been remixed by the author, so you can assume that at least some parts of the vocals in both songs are the same. What is the order of operations using a program like ...
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How to fix an audio-set with wrong levels
I have a set of 300 audios. I use those files in an App, as the voice of an animated character.
So, the thing is, that I can't find a process that take the audio, and "normalize" its levels to make a ...
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Export from garageband to audacity
I want to export ALL the audio tracks from garageband to audacity.
I searched on the internet and it is apparently not possible ( here for instance), or better it is possible but one track at time.
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Best Sony Vegas rendering options for audio-only on YouTube?
I am not an expert in Sony Vegas 10, still learning, but I was wondering what the best settings would be for an audio-only video for YouTube, with one image. Thinks to look at are:
Best audio ...
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Beginner question: Connect pc to analoge television
We've still got an old fashioned analoge television downstairs. Upstairs is my computer. I've got UTP cat 5e from the television to the computer with a length of about 15-20 meters, but I cannot plug ...
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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 ...
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How can I combine various audio inputs into 1 optical ouput to feed into my surround sound?
I have a setup in my house where I have 1 surround sound in a room with 4 things connected to it w/ optical audio and 1 with the standard red/white cables. What I want to do is be able to do is listen ...
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Mixer / Power amp / Decibel Meter setup
I just bought:
A power amplifier (Amazon.com link)
A mixer (Amazon.com link)
Two loudspeakers (Amazon.com link)
A decibel meter (Amazon.com link)
Before buying the decibel meter, the setup was ...
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Licence of audio samples
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, but is there a free-to-use licence for audio samples like drum-kit sounds? And what if I want to use the samples in a commercial application? And what ...
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What are the options for manipulating video in live situation? Kinda like a VJ
I would like to experiment with live videos when I'm playing as a DJ. I'm a windows user but I can migrate to GNU/Linux and I have money to spend on software.
I remember trying Virtual DJ's video ...
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What effects or alterations should I consider for clarity of audio in my video?
I should start out by saying I know just about nothing about audio. I have Audacity, and I've used it for the most basic things like trimming and combining audio clips.
I have a video that consists ...
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What is the equivalent samplerate and bitdepth of FM radio?
At its best transmission quality, what is the equivalent samplerate and bitdepth of FM radio?
Thanks.
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Digital Performer - Copying Between Projects
Is it possible to export an entire chunk/sequence from one Digital Performer project file and import it into another?
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Audio ducking in Premiere Pro
Many high end mixing stations have a feature that makes the music quieter when a mic is spoken into.
I would like to acheive something similar in premier. I am editing a video that has a track ...
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sync audio to multi-part avchd
I've recorded a 2 hour interview session, with external audio. My camcorder broke the video up into 2GB chungs (MTS files).
I'd like to sync up the audio with all the clips so I can easily use ...
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specifics of clipping distortion perception
Why clipped sound perceived like someone is pouring sand on drum's membrane? It feels like it happens on specific frequencies and not totally random. Which maybe means it can be filtered?
Can we ...
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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. ...
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What equipment should I use for recording conference audio?
I need to record conference video/audio, and the audio is giving me trouble. Each hotel has their own type of PA (speaker) system, it is not universally compatible. Each conference takes place in a ...
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Certain audio tracks not rendering
I'm not sure the best way to explain the scenario so I'll do my best, please don't hesitate to ask if I'm missing something obvious to help build the picture.
My problem is I've edited a video in ...
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What equipment do I need to mix and monitor my recordings?
I am a complete Newbie when it comes to mixing and multi-channel Audio. I have two instruments I would like to record simultaneously - a Roland HD-1 V-drum set (outputting a 3.5mm PL connector) and an ...
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audio export settings for youtube using premiere elements
Pretty simple question(I think). I am using Adobe Premiere Elements. I would like to create a simple video using a 44.1 khz WAV audio clip and a still image and then export it to youtube.
What would ...
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search for most friendly software partner for my Voice Recorder
I got this Olympus WS-750M Voice Recorder. It's really handy, and I'm getting addicted to it.
What I need to match it, is a software tool, which can easily:
Manage recording files
Cut head/tail of ...
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How can I mimic the audio synthesis layers from Kraftwerk's “Tour de France Etape 3”?
I'm currently trying to achieve a similar sound from "Tour de France Etape 3". Specially the intro of the song. The same sound can be heard across the whole Tour de France Sountracks album.
From ...
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Automatically synchronizing audio/video with FOSS tools?
At our hackerspace, we have a full HD video camera (Toshiba Camileo X200) with a crappy microphone input. Therefore, we use a Thomann SC450 USB microphone to capture audio on a computer. Buying new ...
