Audio refers broadly to the information, be it acoustic or electronic, entering, traversing, or exiting some medium.
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Android : connectionClosed: no XMPPConnection - That's strange! [closed]
I am getting this error
08-20 10:39:53.347: E/GTalkService(321): connectionClosed: no XMPPConnection - That's strange!
I am trying to play streaming audio on emulator using audiotrack.
what might ...
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MP3 Podcast Problems… mp3 file format?
I'm having trouble with an audio file.
If you look over at this Ask Different question I submitted, you'll see I was having issues with getting a podcast to work in iTunes. I finally narrowed it ...
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Management: how to develop/deploy audio -material? Large -files, separated -files or some other solution?
I develop a large dev -file usually over 300MB easily. Then I categorize it and break it into parts (A) such as shouting, laughing, smiling and other descriptive things. This pieced material belongs ...
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Vectorized audio? Does it exist? Its pros and cons? Which formats?
In grahpics-design, vectorized content are much easier to work with version-control rather than raster images: much smaller space so more fit to Git -style version-controlling. Can I do it somehow ...
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What options do I have for sharing a large audio project with several collaborators over the Internet?
I developed a soundtrack that is about 3 minutes long but it is massive, over 300MB in size. I'd like to share this project and collaborate with other users. However, revision control systems aimed at ...
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Adobe Premiere not reading audio from .MTS file
I was filming some scenes on my Panasonic SD90 and it recorded them In a AVHC-HD format, .MTS. The problem is, when I import them in through Premier they lose their audio tracks! It plays fine in VLC, ...
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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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Do I need an amplifier to listen to the signal audio coming from a DAC?
I'm planning to use a DAC (digital-analog converter) to convert signal from an optical/toslink connection (Apple TV) to my speakers with 3.5 analog jack.
I'm wondering if I need an amplifier or if I ...
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Audio output from Mitsubishi HC4000 to speakers doesn't work
I don't manage to output the audio from my projector Mitsubishi HC4000 to my harman speakers, with a RCA to 3.5 jack adaptor.
I've connected the adaptor to the blue and red RCA output in the ...
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Transcription Methods/Times
I figured I'd leave a question here while I did the manual labor, but what do you find is the best way to transcribe footage?
I'm an editor and the first thing I like to do is create a script of ...
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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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Does combining the left&right speaker signals cause me to lose part of the sound?
Ancient speaker system in the pool hall I'm in charge of. It's got that kind of jack with a red and white opening that feed together into one wire that plugs into my laptop.
You can tell I know what ...
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Audio conversion from optical audio to 3,5 analog jack
I need a DAC to convert from optical audio (coming from Apple TV) to a 3.5 analog jack.
I was thinking to buy something like this, but I'm wondering if:
1- can I easily find an adapter from 2 RCA ...
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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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Is it a good idea to use headphones for audio production?
Is it generally a good idea to use headphones in the production/mixing of audio?
And what can I do if my speakers are terrible (e.g. laptop speakers), and I'm on a shoestring budget?
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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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Playing a channel whilst recording another in Sound Forge
Basically, I'm doing some recording in sound forge pro 10. I have 4 channels, 2 of which have the backing track on and the other 2 are to be recorded on. Is there any way that I can play the backing ...
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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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Should I use a standalone compressor/gate or do it in post?
I'm recording screencasts and also dabbling in podcasting. I do video editing in Final Cut Pro X. My question is this:
Is it better to use a standalone insert compressor/limiter/gate or have FCPX do ...
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How does one call the y axis of a waveform?
In many audio applications one can find a waveform representation, but the y-axis normally is never labelled.
Now, if you would plot your own waveform and wanted to label it, what would be a correct ...
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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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fast routing (switching) of a single output to n distinct monitors
I need to route sound from a personal computer to one of a horde of monitors. Only one monitor will be active at any one time, but I need to be able to switch between monitors rapidly (<50ms) ...
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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 ...
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Not enough patches in my stage piano
I'm playing Synths for a production of Beauty and the Beast.
The Yamaha P155 Stage piano I have is great to play, but is missing many of the required patches.
I have a midi cable, mac running ...
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How to create a new stereo mix from one channel in Premiere pro cs5.5
I have a video with stereo audio, but one channel is completely silent. So the audio only plays on the left stereo. How is it possible to duplicate the left channel and create a new stereo mix for the ...
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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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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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What are the audio production capabilities in Sony Vegas Pro because I see mostly plug-ins only?
I have read that from the NLE video editors Sony Vegas Pro is better than the competitors in terms of the audio editing capabilities. But using it there still seem to be a limited set. Mostly the ...
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Determining streaming container format
I'm completely new to video/audio formats, containers, and protocols. However, I have to figure out how to decode a bitstream that contains audio and video. I do not know the transport protocol, ...
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Sonar LE freezes when using MME (32-bit) driver mode
A few days ago I started having problems with Sonar in MME driver mode. Basically it freezes when I try to execute the most trivial operations, such as arming a track for recording. It had worked fine ...
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What should I be looking for in a shotgun mic?
I am by no means a sound person. I really don't have experience with sound and especially with mics. However, I am trying to buy a shotgun mic to capture audio for video. Since I don't know a whole ...
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Where to start in music creation (virtual DJ)? [closed]
I want to make music, but I'm very big newbie here. I don't know anything about the software and the proccess of music creation. So:
Is this the forum where I can ask my questions about music ...
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Status of Dirac Video, Speex audio, FLAC as tracks inside OGG container
Can someone update me with statuses of using Dirac Video, Speex Audio and FLAC inside OGG format? Are there support of desktop or mobile browsers?
Also how is OGG(OGV)? Does it well supported and has ...
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Updated: Can I split 1 live stereo input steam into 2 mono streams, in Mac OS
In Mac OS ...
Can I create 2 mono audio streams (is buses the right word?) from a live stereo signal input?
I do not need to record these streams. I just want to convert 1 stereo input into 2 mono ...
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How do LPC encoders work
I asked this question on the DSP forum and got a reasonable answer but the answer was very technical and was wondering whether someone could give me a more general idea of how it works. My ...
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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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Which plugins does Wavelab 7 have (that Wavelab Elements doesn't have)?
I'm thinking about buying Wavelab 7 or Wavelab Elements 7. I'm not planning to do multi-track recordings, so I thought that Elements may be enough for me. But one major difference between the two ...
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How do I.T. conferences record and synchronise video, audio and slides?
Our company has been recently encouraging knowledge sharing via fortnightly presentations (usually on Powerpoint) with respect to tools, technologies and development methodologies. We would also like ...
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Apple Hardware have Digital Output - do I need to get a high end audio card?
I've been asked a question which has got me stumped. Apple hardware generally has digital output, so what would be the benefit of installing a high end audio card?
Thanks
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Audio and Frames Not in Sync in RAM Preview
Asked this question before... having same problem.
When I go to the RAM preview of After Effects, the audio of the video will play on sync for a while, then will get screwy. Sometimes the audio will ...
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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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Audio Not Playing on Imported Video Files
I a currently editing a video and imported a .avi movie into my After Effects project. I went to check the RAM preview, but there was no sound. I checked the audio preview and there still was no ...
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FCP 7 swap in externally edited audio track
In Final Cut Pro 7, I've edited together a scene, using the original audio recordings from the video files. However, after doing so, I realized that I needed to edit the audio using an external ...
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How do I remove audio from all files in a directory with ffmpeg?
I have a directory full of short video clips in .AVI format, and I want to remove the audio from all of them. I'm using Ubuntu 12.04.
I tried this command:
find -name '*.avi' -exec ffmpeg -i {} -an ...
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Ethernet vs multimedia HDMI cable [closed]
I just bought a tv from my friend. I have n HD box from Comcast. When I use an HDMI cable I bought that says multimedia HDMI cable it doesn't work....but when I use the one that says Ethernet HDMI ...
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Powering a DI box
We have just installed a new sound system at my church. As part of this we are using a DI box to connect in a keyboard. The DI box needs power either from Phantom Power or a 9V battery. Our sound desk ...
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How do you make a phonograph for amateurs?
We are six students who search information about making our own phonograph. We have to make it completely by ourself and we have to use everyday components to make it. We want to base our phonograph ...
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Carver amp/receiver speaker problem
I have a Carver amp/receiver withy phono, cd and tape inputs, two sets of speakers A and B. From time to time the right speakers (or the left) will simply go out. What is wrong?
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How can I convert the AAC audio in an MP4 from CBR to VBR?
I'm trying to get MP4 video files I have created in Corel VideoStudio to play on an XBox 360 via streaming from a NAS device.
In my question on gaming.stackexchange.com, it's come up, that perhaps ...
