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Comparing my three XLR cables from DAC to amp
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Something of an uncontrolled circle jerk I fear.
JayGilb
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You need to spend at least $2000 for confirmation bias to last more than 2 weeks.2 weeks later I put my RCA cables back in, the sound was the same as the Balanced cables
I replaced some RCA cables and noticed a clear and startling difference, my dogs started barking and even my wife came running from the kitchen.
Turns out one of them wasn't secured and it blew the fuse in my amp.
Turns out one of them wasn't secured and it blew the fuse in my amp.
Right...at least the way they are typically talked about.
Meaningful discussion meaning...sharing a bunch of stories with almost no correlation to reality. Discussions based on reality are welcome here.
No, just shitting on the forum.
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Sound is like trouble. If you go looking for it you will find it. You are looking for a difference so you are finding it. No more, no less. We have all fooled ourselves.
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Do you have a multimeter to check them?
Maybe one of the cables has a defect... One of the signal connections could be open or shorted to ground. Or the balanced signal connections could be criss-crossed flipping the polarity ("phase"). If one channel is inverted relative to the other it will kill the bass and create a "spacey" stereo effect.
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Hi solderdude,
This was my first-in-life recording using computer, -.- but I tried to keep up with your requirement.
- Exactly same song, same setting except the three XLR cables. Regular level of volume (~11hour level).
- Luckily, I had a 3.5mm-2-RCA cable. I used Audacity at 96kHz, 24-bit, WAV.
Now, as ASR does not accept WAV, what is the best way to share the recording (considering your convenience and my info security)?
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If they are small enough, you can first convert to FLAC and then Zip them, and they can be attached. If it is a whole track it is probably too large however.
You also could use a free file transfer service like https://www.filemail.com/
They encrypt it for your privacy. Upload the files and use "send as a link". Then you can provide the link for someone to download it. It is free and will accept quite large files.
solderdude
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What audio interface and settings were used ?
Blumlein 88
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I forget the max attachement size. Try it as a zip and see if it goes. If not convert to FLAC which will reduce the size by about 50%. Zipping it will decrease the size somewhat itself. So try just zipping it first.
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Did you record it with the sound card built into your computer? I think that is what solderdude is asking or did you use an external recording interface.
solderdude
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Just select a short part where you feel the differences are the most profound.
FLAC them and either post links to websites that host larger files or zip it (see Blumlein)
When copyrighted music is used the excerpts must be short and clearly for research intended.
What audio interface was used ? With that I mean which physical device was used for the recording (USB sound card) and connected how ?
FLAC them and either post links to websites that host larger files or zip it (see Blumlein)
When copyrighted music is used the excerpts must be short and clearly for research intended.
What audio interface was used ? With that I mean which physical device was used for the recording (USB sound card) and connected how ?
Speedskater
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Three possible reasons for listening differences:
1] cable wiring error or defective cable.
2] overlooked, uncontrolled variable.
3] poor listening test protocol.
1] cable wiring error or defective cable.
2] overlooked, uncontrolled variable.
3] poor listening test protocol.
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