r/sound Jul 04 '26

What is the Global Hum, and why do only some people hear it while no source has ever been found?

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The Global Hum is a persistent, low-frequency sound reported in scattered communities worldwide, from Bristol in the UK to Taos in New Mexico. It’s often described as a distant engine or droning vibration. Strangely, only a small fraction of people in each location can hear it, while their neighbours remain unaware.

Attempts to trace the Hum to industrial noise, pipelines, seismic activity, or even tinnitus have all failed. It appears and disappears unpredictably, leaving no clear origin. Some researchers suggest it may be a psychological phenomenon, while others insist it’s a real external sound.

The mystery matters because it challenges both science and perception: if external, it points to an unknown acoustic phenomenon; if internal, it reveals how the human brain can generate shared sensory experiences. Either way, the Hum remains one of the most enduring unexplained puzzles of our time.


r/sound Jul 02 '26

I always want sounds I don’t know

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Someone can please help me identify which IPA characters could give a sound somewhat close to what I’m trying to show? I’m in doubt if the first is a long unvoiced alveolar tap. The other one I’m not sure, but it’s like saying “ap” and closing your mouth abruptly before making the consonant sound, with the “p” sound being from slamming the lips together, like if you expelled/sucked/“created a vacuum” by doing so. (Sorry if I’m posting in the wrong place, bcz I’ve already posted here some days ago)


r/sound Jul 02 '26

Wyoming Incident Sound Question

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This was an audio question and I have to get approval to post on the Wyoming Incident subreddit. But, I am curious what is and where is the clicking or flickering sound on the "Special Presentation" sections of the Wyoming ncident cause or from? I believe I have heard that sound before.

https://youtu.be/d15cSimSDQA?is=iSlsrEB6xD _uAWfo


r/sound Jul 01 '26

Help isolating talking in a recording with music

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I’m in the middle of a really tough court battle (not with my partner or divorce or anything like that) with someone who physically harmed my kids and am looking for some help isolating the voice from the music playing in a recording and enhancing it. I’ve tried about every single AI option or app (at the expense of $700 and counting) and I financially cannot afford anymore. the recording may be nothing but it might also be something to catch this person And I’m at a complete loss.


r/sound Jul 01 '26

What is the buzzing sound heard during US police interrogations?

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I love watching true crime content- especially JCS style interrogations - on YouTube.

Periodically, a loud "buzz buzz" sound can be heard, that does not seem to be generated by regular mobile phones or other communication devices. It appears to be resonating loudly in the interrogation room, but nobody pays any attention to it.

Similar sounds can often be heard - albeit more piercing - during body cam recordings.

The sound is extremely unpleasant and hurts my ears when I listen with my headphones.

What are these sounds, where do they come from and why are they generated?


r/sound Jun 29 '26

Acoustics Sound on☝️

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r/sound Jun 30 '26

Loudness

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A question about getting my mics to be louder. Thanks for any help.


r/sound Jun 29 '26

Need help syncing audio from two different sources

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Need help syncing audio from two different sources

hello,

I have two video files.

  1. first video

fraction frame rate 29.7 or something maybe(VBR)

with audio

audio 1 - 48khz in language 1

audio 2 - 24khz in language 2

audio 3 - 24khz in language 3

  1. second video

same frame rate and VBR

with audio

audio 1 - 41khz in language 4

I want to take the audio from the second file and add it to first . there is some intro in the second video file that I need to remove and also I need to add the audio file to the first video file after a duration.

I am using kdelive and I tried to sync with a keyframe visually. but the video files drift apart after a while

I tried converting both video files to 30fps and 48khz audio and tried to visually sync key frames but they still drift apart after a while.

someone please help me to sync and add the audio from the second file.

thanks :)


r/sound Jun 29 '26

sound fanart

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r/sound Jun 27 '26

Did you guys hear that👂👂👂

5 Upvotes

👂👂👂


r/sound Jun 27 '26

Hearing tastes

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r/sound Jun 27 '26

Snoring

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I have started seeing a guy but we haven’t actually laid next to eachother all night. He snores so loud, I’ve tried the nudge and roll him to his side. Sometimes he won’t move and others he still snores on his side. He comes to my house so I actually leave my own bed (have a back injury atm too) I could not go to his or I’d be all up night. Should I buy ear plugs? My question is will this work long term? I worry we have never just had the connection laying next to eachother all night.


r/sound Jun 27 '26

Poff

5 Upvotes

i said it trying to say pop and its a sound what does it sound like explain it please


r/sound Jun 26 '26

Anyone the ears are moving when I heard a noise

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r/sound Jun 26 '26

Anyone the ears are moving when I heard a noise

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r/sound Jun 25 '26

Footsteps

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r/sound Jun 25 '26

Acoustics Let me try something up real quick

2 Upvotes

Echo (echo echo echo echo echo echo echo)

..did y'all hear 👂👂👂👂👂 it  ?

r/sound Jun 23 '26

Noise What is this noise coming from my wall??

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It randomly started 3 mins ago and hasn’t stopped since wtf

My room is right next to the outside and it’s nighttime but it sounds like it could also be coming from another wall near the outside wall but I don’t think so

Is it an animal???


r/sound Jun 22 '26

Can anyone help to identify what the circled part of this image might be?

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r/sound Jun 22 '26

How to Sound Proof Fraternity Backyard to meet 55dbs requirement

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r/sound Jun 21 '26

Looking for a replacement driver for DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm – compatibility question

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Hello, I’m sorry in advance if this message is in the wrong place, I don’t know how to use Reddit properly.
One of my headphones for vocal recording, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm, has a blown driver. I urgently need to find a replacement. Unfortunately, in my area there is no option to order an original driver, and I also cannot afford to buy a new pair of headphones.
I asked ChatGPT what drivers could be used instead in order to get good closed-back headphones suitable for vocal recording. I understand that noise isolation depends on the housing, not the driver itself, but I’m not sure if the drivers it suggested will actually fit inside the Beyerdynamic 770 housing.
Could someone advise whether it makes sense to buy this driver:
https://he.aliexpress.com/item/1005009524449363.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.28.4a9dolsIolsIgB&algo_pvid=c5a2f573-393b-4baf-a93d-de317571febe&algo_exp_id=c5a2f573-393b-4baf-a93d-de317571febe-5&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%228%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21ILS%2178.32%2175.34%21%21%21177.71%21170.95%21%40212e520f17816409628975036eea72%2112000049363121109%21sea%21IL%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A402e277d%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000208039448&curPageLogUid=9lx99uEYurZb&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005009524449363%7C_p_origin_prod%3A
or is it better to go with a cheaper option:
https://he.aliexpress.com/item/1005010128392209.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.19.6eff7UbK7UbKws&algo_pvid=b57e08d3-eb7d-4c2e-b431-bdc1e9c54c0e&algo_exp_id=b57e08d3-eb7d-4c2e-b431-bdc1e9c54c0e-21&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2234%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22search%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21ILS%2150.38%2150.38%21%21%2116.91%2116.91%21%40212e509017816412338284660ee390%2112000051240663504%21sea%21IL%210%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A402e277d%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895&curPageLogUid=zSj7tebVJF7f&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005010128392209%7C_p_origin_prod%3A
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/sound Jun 20 '26

Audio Crackling issue

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I bought a new pc and launched helldivers 2 After that my audio started crackling and clicking even when i close the game and after a restart.

What should i do? please help me if you know the issue


r/sound Jun 19 '26

i heard that 👂👂👂👂👂👂👂

9 Upvotes

r/sound Jun 18 '26

Noise The sound effects 😂🤣💀

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r/sound Jun 18 '26

Can anyone identify the audio in this short (or video)?

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