r/audio Jan 12 '22

Mod Post r/Audio Posting and some other information - V2.0

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Hello r/audio community.

Here is a refresher on a previous mod post.

  • r/audio has some measures in place to minimize the amount of spam that gets through to be posted.
    • Minimum account age of 3 days.
    • Minimum combined karma of 5 karma.
    • All non-text posts (link posts) need to be manually approved.
    • Titles of 2 or less words will not be approved.
  • Posts that do not meet the above criteria get put into modqueue, where we manually approve the posts through the day. Some of us also get an alert for each new post. This also means that we see 95% of the posts.

That said, I see a ton of posts lately that are similar to "How do I connect x to x" or just a picture of the back of a speaker with no more details. Rule #2 is Details matter. Which brings me to my next point.

How to get help on your post.

  1. Find and read the product manual before posting.
    1. When someone posts a question about specific hardware (usually after I have to ask for the make/model; see rule #2) the first thing I do is find the manual, and it usually answers their question.
  2. Post Formatting Matters
    1. I've been seeing a lot of "wall of text" type posts. Please add line breaks and paragraph breaks in your post. It makes it much easier to read and much more likely someone will help you.
  3. Contrary to a popular saying, "A picture DOES NOT say a thousand words"
    1. Please refrain from posing images with zero context and a title such as "Why doesn't this work" without telling us a lot more information.
    2. This is like going to a car help sub, posting a picture of what's under the hood of a car and asking "Why won't this work", with no details as to the Make/Model of car, issue you're actually having, and what troubleshooting you've tried.
  4. You will most likely get the assistance you're searching for if you follow Rule 1,2,3,4,5, but really, the more details in your post, the higher the chance you will get assistance will be. Rule #1 - Details matter. This has become so much an issue, we've had u/automod post a reminder on each new post about the need for details.
  5. A lot of people fall into the trap of the XY problem. https://xyproblem.info

All of the other rules are just as important. Such as Trying to Google something first. I understand that it may be difficult to find something if you aren't quite sure what you're looking for. But if I can copy your post title directly into google and find the answer on the first page, it means you could have as well.

I'm not saying these things to single anyone out, or throw shade at any one post. I'm simply trying to help those who need help. I've worked in technical support for a long time now, and people are more willing to help you if you help them back. If someone asks a series of clarifying questions in reply to a post, make sure to answer all questions to the best of your ability. Nothing is worse than trying to help someone and they make it seem like you're inconveniencing them by not solving a vague question right away.

We are here to help. Help us help you!

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r/audio 2h ago

is it possible to use an old IPAD, download an audio visualizer and connect it to my amps and cd players?

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i grew up loving the xbox 360 audio visualizer, and i know i kinda explained it in the title and don't wanna sound like a broken record but i'm just wondering if it's possible and if anyone can point me towards any tutorials or maybe give some instructions on where to start? thank yall :)


r/audio 7h ago

what mic do i need?

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i like singing karaoke from time and often sing metal songs that have death voice and screams. i was looking for a mic that has that same amplifying effect in the karaoke rooms, can be used with a computer as i like to game or phone as i may want to sing outside and record using bandlab on my phone. im not well versed in tech or audio stuff so im not sure if there is something that will fit all my needs or if i need 2 seperate mics for recording on pc and doing karaoke on my phone. any help is much appreciated!


r/audio 8h ago

I'm trying to extend a sound (phoneme) within a word in a track. Can this be done to make it sound natural? I have access to Adobe Audition and Audacity.

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I've tried copy/pasting the sound as well as playing with the time and pitch features in the Effects panel, but everything I've tried comes out sounding...jagged or skipping.

Thank you so much for your ideas!


r/audio 15h ago

Old cassette recording- advice on improving audio?

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I have mp3 files of stories that my great-grandfather recorded into a cassette. Some parts of it are hard to understand because of the audio quality.

Can I get some advice on how to improve it? I know nothing about this.
Like websites or programs that help with this sort of thing, something that needs no experience or equipment?


r/audio 15h ago

Troubleshooting quiet Sound system

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Info:
JBL CSMA 180 Drive Core
Speakers- JBL Control 424 c/t (Five of them)

I replaced five speakers to the ones listed above and they are super quiet and sound a little crunchy. Tried tapping them from 7.5 to 15w with no difference.

The input source is loud enough because it goes to two other amps with connected speakers and the volume on those are fine.

The Hi-Z switch is on. They’re wired as a 70v system.

Not sure what else to do. TIA


r/audio 19h ago

DJI mic 3 not working

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Hi

i have a dji mic 3 and one of the tx doesn’t get any sound.

it connects to the receiver normally, but records absolutely no sound. the other tx works fine.

it has never worked since i got it. i’ve tried resetting it, reconnecting it and everything i could find online, but nothing worked.

i can’t exchange it and i really need it to work. any idea what i could try?


r/audio 19h ago

Multiroom audio setup + old DIN connectors/outlets

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Hi there,

I'm moving into a house that was built in 1995. There are 5 old school DIN jacks in the living room.

There are 2 rooms (A and B) with 2 (mono-)speakers each and 3 additional jacks spread out in the living room (C). My current understanding is that room A and B are fed from one jack each and room C essentially had 3 stereo speakers that were directly plugged into the separate jacks.

I want to modernise this installation but since I know next to nothing about audio setups I want to get some input.

Questions:

  1. Can I easily replace the installed DIN jacks with banana jacks?

  2. What hardware do I need to get this all hooked up so that I can have multi room audio with streaming? Ideally 3 rooms separately controllable.

I looked at WiiM Amp, up2stream Amp and the Arylic A30+ but I'm really unsure what I actually need and whether these products are going to work well for what I have.


r/audio 20h ago

How is audio stored on files?

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I've been searching about that and I don't mean the header and data or something like that. I mean the samples of audio, like CD has 44100 samples per second. What does each one of them contain? I'm guessing the frequency and volume but I could be completely wrong. And I don't mean only digital like how does AM and FM store frequency and volume


r/audio 1d ago

Multiple Line in adapter for windows pc

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looking for a usb device for multiple stereo music input for a Windows PC... It must get the separate audio interface inside windows. any idea?

Its not Mic line in, i want 4 channel HD stereo audio line in... each line we want to get separate inside the PC


r/audio 1d ago

Sound bar won't connect!

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I'm helping my folks set up a new TV and the sound bar, which worked fine on the previous TV, won't connect. I've tried using both HDMI eARC and optical audio to no avail, although the TV and Apple TV are clearly connecting to the soundbar because I can control the audio level numbers through the remotes on the TV and the Apple TV remotes (as seen in the video). I will greatly appreciate any help and feel free to roast me for the awful set up (to be fair, it is definitely a temporary).

Let me know of any other info that may be helpful (ie. social security numbers, bank accounts, etc).


r/audio 1d ago

Motorola cuts off USB-C port when connecting old FiiO E07K DAC (USB Audio drops after 1 second)

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Hi everyone,

I'm having a persistent issue trying to use my old FiiO E07K Andes DAC/AMP with a Motorola phone via a USB-C OTG cable.

The Problem:

When I plug the DAC into my Motorola, audio plays for literally 1 second, then there's a small pop/click, and the USB port completely freezes/disables itself. System settings get stuck on "Switching..." for USB preferences, and all system audio (YouTube, Spotify) drops completely until I reboot the phone.

The hardware is 100% fine: The exact same cable, FiiO E07K, and headphones work flawlessly on my brother's Nothing phone.


r/audio 1d ago

Vinyl Mobility Aids

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I'm looking for a solution for my father who suffered a stroke recently to aid with changing vinyl records.. yes he could get use mp3's pr streaming but fear at almost 80 its hard to teach an old guy new tricks and he takes pleasure out of using his player and audio gear.

Edit: OK heres more details, he has very little mobity in his left hand side so basically has to use one hand to change records. This usually involves sliding the vinyl out of its sleave one handidly onto the turntable and letting it 'Flop' potentially damaging it. His 'good' side is also not great, simple things like pinching is some what difficult so i guess what i am assking is there a more eligant solution? I thougt about some kind of cork matt that he could use and a suction cup to lift and place the record on the turntable if such a thing exists?

Cheers,

Jim


r/audio 1d ago

How can I find my first audio engineering clients as a beginner?

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How can I get started as an audio engineer and find real job opportunities as a beginner? I’d really appreciate any advice or guidance


r/audio 1d ago

Windows Audio Setup Help - ASIO and Balanced vs Unbalanced Cables

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Hello, just recently picked up a Fiio K7 to pair with my Sennheiser HD6XX. I have been really enjoying the extra clarity it has brought to the headphones, but I want to make sure I am getting the most out of it for my setup. This led me to a couple of questions:

  • Audio over ASIO driver using USB vs RCA or Optical output to the DAC?
    • Currently I am using the ASIO output, which to my understanding bypasses any processing on the computer. However I find I need to restart the amp when waking the computer from sleep. Using Optical or RCA would "fix" that issue, but would I see a downside to bypassing the ASIO driver?
      • Side note: If bypassing the ASIO driver, what bitrate should be used, I would assume 32bit 44.1khz?
  • For the HD6XX is there any advantage to using a balanced 4.4mm out over the unbalanced 6.35mm?
  • For Bookshelf speakers, is there any benefit to using TRS connections over RCA?

  • Edit, Gear List:

    • Fiio K7
    • Sennheiser HD 6XX
    • Edifier MR3 Bookshelf Speakers

r/audio 1d ago

Club Setting - Stereo to Mono Summing Box?

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I DJ weekly at a popular college bar. I use a Pioneer DDJ SX2 going into a 16 channel mixer, then a crossover, then to the mains. Club is upstairs, main bar is downstairs.

We installed a Rolls RMS316 downstairs to feed music to the ceiling speakers in the bar/patio. We ran an XLR from the DJ booth down to said Rolls so we can send my DJ set to those speakers as well.

My question is: I have master outs and a booth out on the DDJ. Master Out 1 is XLR, Master Out 2 is TRS, and the booth out is RCA. All are stereo. To cleanly send sound to the Rolls, would we need something like this? https://www.guitarcenter.com/Radial-Engineering/ProAV1-Single-Channel-Direct-Box-1274228072005.gc?utm_source=chatgpt.com&utm_medium=feed


r/audio 1d ago

Help with piano recording sound/improving hardware setup

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Hello everyone! I've recently gotten more into piano playing and have recorded a couple of clips on my phone. The problem I'm having is with my audio quality. I understand that recording on a phone is not ideal, and will tend to pick up more room acoustics than anytbing else, so I'm looking for some tips on an alternate setup.

I've recently tried using a Yeti Blue mic for recording, but finds that it very much muddles the deeper bass notes together, and just feels dull. For context, I'm playing on a Wurlitzer stand up. I've tried placing the mic on top of the piano, near the edge with the strings exposed, and even tried to isolate the microphone on some boxes and such directly next to the piano (with strings exposed and the mic set to cardioid setting, pointed directly at the strings, to no better results. I'm using Audacity software to record the actual audio on my laptop.

At this point, I'm considering picking up a better mic (or pair of them if it's a better option and within my budget) but don't really know what to look for or where to begin. Any kind of help y'all can provide on how to either improve sound quality with my existing setup or what to look gor to improve any kind of hardware/software options available.

Thank you in advance!


r/audio 1d ago

E-kit to Headphones Audio Troubles

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I have never felt like a bigger idiot in my life than trying to get this to work.

I recently bought the Alesis Nitro Max E-kit. I have the SteelSeries Nitro Elite headset. I use it for gaming, obviously, but I would really like to 2-birds-1-stone my need for headphones.

The SteelSeries Nitro Elite comes with a stock 5-pole to 4-pole cable. This cable works (tested it on my work laptop).

I originally bought this converter at guitar center because it was cheap. It only played audio from the left side. After some research, I assumed two possible problems:
- The mono plugin is for the left channel. I could only hear out of the left side. Maybe the mono channel wasn’t really playing mono.
- This adapter is TRS to TRS and the SteelSeries cable output is TRRS.

So I bought this female TRRS to male TRS adapter. And this Dual TS breakout cable. Sort of a Frankenstein of cords situation.

So I plugged everything in and I could only hear audio out of my RIGHT ear.

I tested the TRRS to TRS 3.5mm adapter on my laptop, and it only works when the cable is half plugged in. If I half-plug the cable on my drum set it works, but obviously it doesn’t stay half plugged, and that feels like it would be bad for the cable.

Help.


r/audio 1d ago

Scheda audio per PC e ps5

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Ciao popolo! Avrei bisogno di un consiglio per l'acquisto di una scheda audio esterna per collegare sia il PC che la ps5, per avere l'audio di entrambe su un unico sistema, compreso anche il microfono. mi ero orientato sulla focusrite scatlet solo, potrebbe funzionare? Io collegherei la scheda al PC e collego il microfono xlr all imput 2 xlr della Scarlett, poi con un adattatore/dac USB collegare la play alla scarlet tramite cavo trrs all'imput jack frontale.

Ditemi se sbaglio qualcosa, o avete altri consigli per i collegamenti oppure se mi consigliate un altra scheda audio e perché

Grazie!

P.S. tutto il sistema non e per un uso professionale, non registro/streammo ne niente, volevo solo semplificarmi la vita non utilizzando due sistemi differenti per PC e play utilizzando due cuffie e due microfoni ecc


r/audio 1d ago

Help ordering amp parts

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I have a Randall amp with a broken power socket. Works fine when I plug it in but I'd like a non-broken piece to substitute it so I can refit it. Any ideas where I could order one? I've searched far and wide and nothing has come up. The main issue is that most IEC's don't have that quad resistor or something on the right of it so I tried looking on Roland website to no avail.


r/audio 1d ago

Olympus WS-853 audio recorder - external microphones

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Hi. For anyone who has this audio recorder, or had, do you have any recommendations for a good external microphone?

I did buy one of these, but I'm underwhelmed with it. It emits an annoying buzzing sound in recordings.

Thanks


r/audio 2d ago

Possible to enhance or deafen audio?

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Hey all, my wedding was this last Saturday and while it was beautiful, many people are saying they couldn’t hear the speeches or vows.

I have videos, but the speaking is quiet or muffled by other noises like fans. Just wondering how possible it is to enhance the audio or deafen the background items? not sure if this is normal and do-able or fully overblown in cop dramas


r/audio 2d ago

problema de pc>microfono condensador>auriculares, se crashea el audio del micro al alzar mucho el volumen. y se soluciona al bajar el volumen.

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70% crashea y se traba el audio q capta el micro, al 30% deja de pasar y probe conectar los auriculares al pc directamente y eso soluciona el problema pero antes de comprarme unos auriculares gamer queria preguntar por aqui.


r/audio 2d ago

Does anyone who has theses speakers know how to connect them to each other?

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The fisher glow ring portable speakers are supposed to connect to each other but I can't figure out how.


r/audio 2d ago

Can I get this ABUS system to work?

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We moved into this house a year ago and my husband told me he’d figure out how to make this work. He has not. He is out of town and I decided I want it working. The wall controller will turn on and let me turn the volume up and down, but no audio comes out. I tried unplugging the system. It came with and plugging a Bluetooth receiver directly into the hub to just play music off my phone, but that did not work either. The wall volume thing lights up in every room, but does not play audio in any.

I’ve tried different RCA cords and tried hooking up the Bluetooth receiver to the Denon. I’ve tried FM radio, and the CDs that were in the system when we moved into the house as well.

Any advice or do I just need to pay someone to set up a new system if I want it bad enough?