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Why does a certain music file sound distorted in the highs and lows while played through iTunes on my MacBook pro, but sounds perfect whilst being played from my iPod…?

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your help. I played it in i tunes and fcp today and it sounds good in both, but yesterday it was cracking throughout. I don't understand. Bizarre.
Thanks again!
joe

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Audio Sounds good in SP and bad in FCP

Hi,
I preface: Recently i did a clean up of system with prefernce manager and pro maintenance tools.
I just sent an audio file from FCP to Soundtrack Pro (SP) to get rid of clicks. Sounded great in SP but with more clicks than it originally had in FCP. Never had this problem. I'm sure it's related to the fact when i went to export the file from SP after taking clicks out it asked me if I wanted to Reference Source Audio or Include Source Audio. I chose Include Source Audio even though it said in the box that it wouldn't play correctly if I didn't reference source audio, but it said i could change the setting in preferences back to the default. I did change it back to reference source audio, resaved and exported and it still has all those clicks in FCP.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
joe

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your help. I played it in i tunes and fcp today and it sounds good in both, but yesterday it was cracking throughout. I don't understand. Bizarre.
Thanks again!
joe

My Ipod nano 4th gen DOES NOT sound good.... why? HELP

My new iPod nano 4 GB does not sound good. I have tried everything: reset it, record new differentd CD's, changed the earphones and nothing works. Music sounds with very bad quality. Is it configuration problem?, is it itunes problem?, is it a manufacturing problem?. What can I do?
I appreciate you help

It takes around 2 weeks to get a replacement, a bit less if it is not personalised. Apparently a lot of the ipods coming out of China have audio/visual problems at the moment. Guess they should work on their quality control process.

Audio sounds good on computer but shakey on TV in spots

Hello,
2 hr project. all audio levels are consistently between -6 and -12. Project sounds perfect in fcpx. When exported to dvd and played on a computer it sounds fine, BUT when played on a new hd tv audio at various points in the project make the tv's audio shake just a little.
I used bass boost throughout project cause i wanted a fuller sound. I think it might be that, but short of having to go in and adjust all bass levels i was wondering if anyone knew of a filter in fcpx that normalizes everything so that it sounds good on computers and tvs? i think there's a broadcast safe filter. Will that take care of the problem, or is there something else? A little more detail - my audio levels were originally above -6 consistently via an someone who worked on the projedct throughout entire project. when i moved them back between -6 and -12 i didn't adjust any of the bass boost levels that he originally established.
Thanks for your help! joe

Update....
So far, the video made with iDVD only sounds clear via the computer or surround sound system. The sound is hissing/fuzzy sounding at the "s" and "f" sounds on ALL regular tv speakers that I've tried it on, mono or stereo either one.
I saw the reply that stated there are no audio settings in iDVD with "OneStep..." So nothing can be adjusted in iDVD to make it sound good on all tvs? And no clues as to what's causing this issue?

Making Stereo Sound Good For Mono Broadcast.

hi!
in FCP, how can i check whether my stereo audio will sound good during a mono broadcast or through a mono TVset?
thanks.

Hi
To monitor your stereo sequence in mono, and you are not using an external mixer where you can sum the audio channels:
Open your sequence settings, click on the Audio Outputs Tab and Select Dual Mono.
!http://www.spotsbeforeyoureyes.com/SeqSettingsDualMono.jpg!
Then open the Audio Mixer (menu Tools > Audio Mixer) and on the Master faders press the "Downmix" button.
!http://www.spotsbeforeyoureyes.com/AudioToolDownmixButton.jpg!
This will allow you to hear your audio summed to mono.
Remember to reverse these settings before you output your stereo version.
Hope this helps.
MtD

The Doors doesn't sound good

Some of you might be thinking Doors don't make sound or something like that. The Doors is an old band I listen to. They don't sound as good as the other downloaded music stuff I have like Black Rain. It's sort of hard to hear their voices... The Equalizer Vocal Booster doesn't sound good either. On Pandora Radio it sounds good.
Also is an m4a file a iTunes ONLY file? I do not want my music appearing in WMA. Especially some songs that are kind of childish... Erm.... Yeah...
HI!!!

.m4a files are regular AAC format which is one of the formats you can use to rip your own CD's into iTunes. Any hardware that is compatible with unprotected AAC format can play that time of file. I'm not sure, but I don't think that AAC is compatible with WMP which is what I think you mean. WMA is another type of format that is PC compatible only. If you are talking about store purchases, there are 2 types of files, protected AAC format, .m4p, & purchased AAC format which is also a .m4a file. The purchased AAC is the new DRM free format that is available from EMI records in the store. Hope this helps.

What are so good setting to make vocals sound good on garageband?

i was wondering what were some good setting on garageband to help make my vocals sound good?

This is a quick-and-dirty setup for vocals.
Two disclaimers:
1. Even a "perfect" mix for one context will be the wrong mix for another. This is *only* a workhorse configuration and no more. Edit it to taste.
2. Other people may give you a "basic" template to work with which doesn't resemble this one at all, and both can be good. There's no one way to do this, so be open to all input.
- First, get a new track going. Make sure the inputs are set as they should be and the monitor is on.
- Go to the track's "edit" tab.
- Set the noise gate at an appropriate level. This might take a little bit of trial and error, as setting it too low (obviously) lets in hiss and setting it too high will block out quiet dynamics and the tail end of long notes. Experiment with it, as everyone will be different.
- Turn on Compressor. Set Threshold for max, set ratio for max, set attack all the way to the left (fast) and adjust gain to taste.
- Turn on Visual EQ. Use the high-mid band to add a little bump (about +5dB in the 2500Hz range). Then use the treble band to add a bit of "air" (about +5dB in the 12000Hz range. Depending on how it sounds you may want to play with the low-mid and bass bands to taste.
I find this is good for vocals that are buried in full-band arrangements (add reverb, echo and short reflection reverb to taste) and also for podcasts.
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Music on hold that sounds good on a cell phone..?

What is the secret to MOH sounding good on the cell phone? We have tried the built-in MOH file, tried uploading an MP3 via OfficeManager, and plugged in Muzack via the external port. All sounds good internally, all sound terrible on a cell phone. I have read some audio-techy articles on why this is true for hold music in general (not just Cisco), but what I really need to know is the tweak to CLI needed to make it sound right, if such a tweak exists..
thanks!

I have resolved this issue and I am posting the resolution to the forum to help others.
I confirmed the UC560 preferred codec was G.711, secondary was G.729. I checked it in CLI.
I contacted AT&T. By far the worst part of this ordeal was AT&T. Basically, you have to call VOIP support and ask for tier-2. No one at tier-1 (or AT&T support-by-email!) knows what a CODEC is or even how its spelled. Tier-2 knows how its spelled, but will send you to tier-3. Shockingly, my tier-3 support person knew all about poor quality MOH with G729. She logged into the router at my client (which was Cisco) and changed the preferred CODEC to G.711 and secondary to G.729. But that didn't fix it. I had to go back to tech support tier-1 and ask for a call-back. Shockingly, tier-3 called back within 30 minutes. This time she forced all incoming calls to G.711 and outgoing calls were left at G.711/729. And now the MOH is much better!
Something else that was very handy was the fact the tier-3 person could track my test call from my cell phone through their system and confirm which CODEC was being used.
BTW, if you plan to switch CODECs, G.711 uses more bandwidth than G.729. Your provider should confirm you have enough bandwidth to make the switch.

Hey Guys, I have a IMAC G5 and I just uploaded Ilife 08 to it, the problem is, when I create a DVD it sounds good until I burn it. About 1/4 of the way through it the sound stops.. What's going on with it? Is it the encoding proocess?? I'm stumped...

Hey Guys, I have a IMAC G5 and I just uploaded Ilife 08 to it, the problem is, when I create a DVD it sounds good until I burn it. About 1/4 of the way through it the sound stops.. What's going on with it? Is it the encoding proocess?? I'm stumped... Help me out here!

Hi
A. iMovie'08 to 11 are not the tools of choice if one aim to do a DVD as they all discard the quality of the picture by discarding every second line in it. NO way around this due to that it happens between Event's and Project's so as soon as it is being edited - Quality is lost.
B. I use iMovie HD6 or FinalCut
C. if iM'08 to 11 is a must - THEN DO NOT - Share to iDVD - BUT - "Share to Media Browser" and as Large (or ev. Medium)
THEN DO - Save as a DiskImage and see that this plays OK and ALL SOUND
D. if added audio from iTunes - then instead in iTunes - Collect all needed Audio into a NEW PlayList then BURN this as an Audio-CD (.aiff - NOT .mp3 or other) - Then use the Files on this CD in Your Movie Project's (I do)
E. I only use .aiff audio - 48kHz 16-bit (miniDV tape Camera) or 44.1kHz Audio CD - NEVER .mp3 or .wma or other file format - ALL is converted first into .aiff - ALWAYS ! - I have very few problem with Audio in my projects in iMovie or FinalCut !
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BaDI:Automatic goods movements

Hi gurus,
Can anybody tell whether we can use the BaDI :Automatic goods movements (menu path: SPRO> Production>Shop floor control >system modifications>Business add ins--> BaDI :Automatic goods movements) for the following requirement.
1)To check the quantity of components Backflushed with respect to the Yield during partial
confirmation through co11n transaction(against the Production order BOM ).
Scenario:# We reserve components for the production order in batches.
We save production order eventhough component qty is insufficient(don't want to stop
                 production) to fulfil the whole order quantity.
We reserve partial quantity of components through batch split in production order.Open qty
                 will be there in the component overview screen without batch
Our problem : 1) System not backflushing components proportionate to yield qty (batch split
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                      2) No check/error when we post higer goods yield with insufficient component(no error )
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can we use the following Enhancement to solve the above problem
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Jan

Hi Jan,
For your queries, refer to the following link:
http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_04/helpdata/EN/b1/c04d01439a11d189410000e829fbbd/frameset.htm
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When recording how do you make an acoustic guitar sound good??

With the microphone on my mac, im recording my guitar and i mostly hear the strumming and no sound is there an editing thing i can use to get rid of ugliness??

Oh, in terms of creating music, it's actually pretty bad, even for voice.
The built in mic is good for "text only", like chats, dictaphone like usage, quick&dirty recordings... But if you want to record music (not just noise), a decent microphone is the first thing you'll need. You'll also need an audio interface with a XLR input (preferabely with phantom power in case you got a condenser mic).
Recommendations for beginners: Shure SM-57 or -58 (good-for-all dynamic mic, but needs good preamps). Or AKG C1000S as a universal condenser mic.
Now the choice depends on which kind of music you like to record. For acoustic guitar, i said it should be a condenser. It's more crisp and clear as most of the dynamic microphones. I like the AKG C1000S because it is not as small and fragile as many of these intrument mics. You can use it for vocals, change the cardioid characteristics, record ambient sound and speeches, whatever.
The Shure SM-57/58 is the main workhorse in many environments. Whenever there's no better mic, no special mic for this or that, the engineer will look over his shoulder and tell ol' John Doe to "Gimmea57". Or 58 for vocals, because it has an integrated pop filter. You'll see many vocalists using the '58.
And to give you something to read: http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm
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Can music through Apple TV sound good

Audio on Apple TV is bad. Connected through HDMI. Audio signal is too hot, distorts. No way to adjust the volume on Apple TV, though. Playing music from iCloud using iTunes match. Disappointed that I need to actually connect my iPod for decent sound.

Yes it can sound very good.
Is it only bad via iTunes Match? Someone else mentioned that the other day but I've not noticed myself.

Why doesn't my guitar sound good?

why does my guitar sound bad?

Besides the "because you can't play, because it is not tuned correctly" (sorry, bad joke, I know), did you connect it directly to the Mac - e.g. via an "adapter cable"? That probably doesn't work, you need a special guitar audio interface for good sound.

Want to buy an ipod shuffle..Does it sound good with the earpods??Asking because my earpods sounds pretty good and loud with the iPad but sounds very average with my Macbook Pro 13 non-retina

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"Good" is a personal opinion, when it comes to audio gear. If there is an Apple Store nearby, you should take your EarPods there and ask if you can connect it to one of the display shuffles, and try it out.
In my personal opinion, the EarPods sound very good in general.

Do I have stupid ears or do the ipod ear buds sound good?

To my surprise, the standard iPod ear buds sound pretty good. I also own a pair of Shure E2C and the Shure only has more base when the seal is tight. Other than that, they're pretty much like the same. Any thoughts?

Though I cant say I own a pair of $500 earphones. I have to say that I think the ipod earbuds are just great. I have tried a pair of sony in ear earbuds that I hated because they were hard to fit and then there was to much bass. I enjoyed listening to and watching my fav music videos on my new ipod touch I just got today! Gosh this thing is so amazing. There is no comparison for me this is the best ipod I have owned yet.
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