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Use Dynamic Compression to keep your TV's volume level. Bass Trap. What is it? And how can it improve a home theatre setup?
HBO's "Game of Thrones" is typical: "low volume level dialogue, punctuated by a quick edit to a battle scene for example, where the volume level is so loud, I frantically look around for the remote to turn the volume down." Don't sweat it, James. Dynamic Compression can fix this! Bass Trap. What is it? And how can it improve a home theatre setup?
Jim has a problem with the dynamic volume range of many movies--he often needs to turn up the volume during dialogue scenes and then scramble for the remote whenever there is a cut to a battle scene. Are dedicated compressor/limiter boxes the answer? Watch the clip to find out our answer or Shoot us an email if you have a suggestion.
Clifton wants to know what exactly bass traps are and if they'll improve his home theater setup. We've got an answer...and it basically boils down to foam pillows of acoustic absorption.
3 days ago
@frozensummers @patricknorton They have to live on YouTube for the time being. Hope to have 'em on the RSS feed shortly!
3 days ago
Have you seen episode 3? Breaking in new HDTVs, DVDO’s Quick6 AVR upgrade, Xbox Blu-ray player, more! http://t.co/lF5btjoLsX …
3 days ago
RT @RokuPlayer: The new Roku interface is now available on supported players in all regions! Here's how to get it: http://t.co/TGc6Pw1tqq
3 days ago
@xsiner @patricknorton @robertheron Windows Media Center makes a pretty awesome DVR! (Especially if you can get a CableCARD!)
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Awesome: Mom Photographs Daughter as History's Most Heroic Women: http://t.co/GKrENIFloB
14 days ago
Hey @Dolby could we please score an interview and video in one of your experimental surround sound rooms for @Tbeckingham ???
