By inadvertently swapping amps of different power, a non-audio engineer has managed to screw up an entire sound reinforcement system and needs immediate advice on what to do next. (details inside)
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posted by Jamesonian
on Sep 8, 2011 -
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The stereo on my Toyota Aygo has an iPod jack, but the sound is AWFUL. If it's loud enough to hear, there's as much hiss as there is music. I've tried every possible volume adjustments between iPod/stereo. Will one of these
headphone amps help?
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posted by cilantro
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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Help me figure out what song belongs to these lyrics: "The day is come/What's done is done."
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posted by DoubleLune
on Aug 28, 2011 -
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How would I go about building a dual 12 inch Sub enclosure with deep heavy hitting Bass ?
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posted by 70klicks
on Aug 25, 2011 -
7 answers
Does software exist to automatically improve the sound of music recordings, similar to the auto-adjustment features of photo-editing software?
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posted by nowonmai
on Aug 23, 2011 -
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I'd like to learn Norwegian. Caveat: I'd like to learn specifically the Bergen dialect/accent. Is that possible?
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posted by Busoni
on Aug 21, 2011 -
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Long shot: Every time I hear Steve Albini's name, I think "Steeeeeeeeve Albiiiiiiiniiiiiiii!" I know it is from
something. Does anybody know what?
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posted by functionequalsform
on Aug 18, 2011 -
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Why does the factory stereo in my 2002 Ford Escape (AM/FM stero, 4 speaker, six disk changer) randomly change stations and randomly change or eject CD's?
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posted by imjustsaying
on Aug 16, 2011 -
3 answers
Where can I find an audio file of (Ren and Stimpy?) singing "I've been working in the nose hole, pfft phbbt phbbt pfft pfft"?
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posted by Addlepated
on Aug 11, 2011 -
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Any studies showing improved audio quality affecting perceived video quality?
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posted by zeikka
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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How do I replace a blown woofer in a
Spica TC-60 loudspeaker? The
datasheet is here. I am generally capable, but don't know anything about building/repairing speakers. Can I get away with replacing just the one? Is there any danger of damaging the crossover (whatever that is)? The very nice guy from
Madisound recommended a
ScanSpeak replacement but how do I know if it will fit and/or work properly? If I'm reading the datasheet correctly, the original seems to be 180mm in diameter, and the replacement he recommended 170mm - is this a good idea? How can I tell if there's anything else I should try? What, if anything, do I seem to be overlooking? Thank you!
posted by jcrcarter
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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Why are the drivers for my USB speakers missing sometimes when I reboot?
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posted by peacay
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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Is there any relatively agreed-upon audio visualization standard, or are all visualizations of audio just interpretations of the sounds?
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posted by jefficator
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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Where can I purchase or download English audio and/or radio dramas based on animes? Is there a website that caters to such a medium? If not, which animes do you know that have been converted to an audio drama? Perhaps a podcast?
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posted by UsagiBride
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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My Klipsch S2 earbuds are worn out. Any suggestions for a replacement that has the best bang for your buck? I'm using them with an iPod Nano 6th Gen.
posted by antgly
on Jul 24, 2011 -
10 answers
Does anyone make an audio cable w/ a high-quality mic (w/ noise canceling?) for use in the car w/ a mobile phone?
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posted by reddot
on Jul 20, 2011 -
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Help me find the right AV equipment to buy for my cultural events nonprofit! I throw literary events that are awesome and generally undocumented. Tell me what I should buy (cameras, software, mics) to visually convey a sense of their awesomeness. Bonus points on tutorials on making podcasts and workflow process for videos.
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posted by johnasdf
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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When starting and stopping (i.e. pausing) audio/slide recording in Keynote, how do I get the final export to play the complete audio when uploaded to YouTube?
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posted by pavane
on Jul 17, 2011 -
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How can I get a Sansa MP3 player to recognize folders? Using the MSC option, it is recognized as a virtual drive and I can copy MP3 files (podcasts) to its podcasts folder, but it seems to disregard the subfolders I have created under that folder. This is for a new Clip, but it does the same thing (if I remember correctly) on my Fuze.
posted by yclipse
on Jul 15, 2011 -
6 answers
Mp3tag-filter: Can the program fill empty Title fields with the Filename?
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posted by Trurl
on Jul 9, 2011 -
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Seeking USB hub with audio in, or some other way to use my pro mic with my MacMini.
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posted by letahl
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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How can I edit simple music tracks on a PC laptop without spending a fortune? I have pretty good working knowledge of music notation software (mainly Sibelius) but am looking for something that I can use with my Zoom H2 Digital Recorder to multi-track ideas using live instruments and have absolutely no idea what I need. HELP?!
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posted by joboe
on Jul 5, 2011 -
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Which headphones should I get for a long (14 hours) flight with kids? I want ones that are comfortable on a large head and are easy to remove, because I'll need to get up frequently. I looked at noise-cancelling headphones on Amazon, but the ones that sounded best for me (
Sennheiser PXC 450) are too expensive for something I'll use infrequently.
On previous trips I've used earplugs to deaden the ambient noise and just turned the volume up on my (airline-supplied) headphones, but there must be a better way.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Jul 4, 2011 -
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Audiophiles, please help. Any recommendations for wiring a living room for decent audio (from TV, radio, other devices)? We're renovating the living room and now's my chance to run wires wherever I want them - in the walls, under the floor, wherever.
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posted by mark7570
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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I'm a journalist; I record all my phone interviews, outputting them as WAV files. I just did one, and for reasons I can't determine, the audio levels are haywire - my input (when I'm asking questions) is eardrum-breaking loud; the answers to the questions are whisper-quiet.
I'm trying to figure out how to remedy this automatically; flatten the peaks and boost volume on the whole thing; or flatten the peaks and raise the valleys (or another solution?) I'm on a Mac.
posted by soulbarn
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for equipment for my home audio recording setup (using GarageBand). Specifically, I want an audio interface capable of 24-bit recording with midi and microphone inputs. Many more details about my setup within!
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posted by hansbrough
on Jun 19, 2011 -
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I am looking for great performances of Lady Macbeth. Please point me towards any recordings (video, audio) of Lady M's finest moments. I don't need whole productions of
Macbeth, just great performances of Macbeth's wife. Online, preferably.
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posted by crossoverman
on Jun 17, 2011 -
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I need to record two people at the same time. I can't follow them around with a boom mic and I don't want them to be attached at the hip with a splitter to one recorder plus 2 lapel mics. How do I record two people, walking around, talking to each other? Do I need two recorders? AND if I have two recorders, how much of a pain will it be to edit the material/will it sound weird? How is this normally done? It is for the radio.
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posted by cyberdad
on Jun 15, 2011 -
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I need some new audiobooks! I'm a screen printer and find that listening to an audiobook helps me to focus and get more done during the day and consequently, I get through 3-4 books a week. I'll listen to just about anything (science fiction, biographies, western, you name it), as long as it's engaging but doesn't require too much concentration. I've listed my favorites below. Tell me what you've enjoyed listening to and what I've been missing!
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posted by emilygraves05
on Jun 11, 2011 -
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I'm looking for audio of people saying interesting things about making or listening to music -- movies, youtube videos, hip-hop albums, tv shows, doesn't matter. I'm especially interested in people talking about how music or dancing makes them feel or why they make music, more than details of how they make it.
posted by empath
on Jun 9, 2011 -
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What is the optimal wiring configuration to make the most of a very specific set of PA equipment?
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posted by glibhamdreck
on Jun 4, 2011 -
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At our upcoming family reunion (the first in a good seven years), my mother wants to run an audio "story booth" where family members can come and tell stories to be preserved for posterity. Can y'all think of any tips -- before, during and after -- to help this run smoothly and get the most interesting stories?
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posted by Madamina
on Jun 3, 2011 -
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How do I connect stereo headphones (1/8" male end) to a Toshiba 24SLV411U HDTV/DVD Combo?
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posted by D.Billy
on Jun 1, 2011 -
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Please help me with audio as if I'm a n00b.
I have a couple components from the mid-90s and a 2007 iMac and I want to do a few specific things.
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posted by bendy
on May 27, 2011 -
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Could someone explain to me what's happening in the guitar solo in "You Wear It Well" by DeBarge?
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posted by germdisco
on May 24, 2011 -
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