hd audio (1 Viewer)

[cfra1976]

I have dish network with hd channels, and on all the hd channels the volume is lower. Is this a common problem or something that can be fixed?

 

[Jeff Gatie]

It's common and there is really no way to fix it except complaining to the provider. In reality, since DD has a higher dynamic range there should be a difference in the output, with DD being lower. But I don't think this is the case with broadcast, because my HD volume output on cable is all over the place, changing even from commercial to commercial, never mind channel to channel.

 

[cfra1976]

Ok just making sure i didn't have a problem. thanks for the response.

 

[Raymond lee Leggs]

There's no such thing as HD audio.

 

[GarryVernne]

How true!

On the BluRay discs the difference will be that the audio is uncompressed which will give it greater dynamic range.

As for variance in volume, that's pretty standard for all forms of television, and commercials are ALWAYS louder than the show you are watching.

 

[Raymond lee Leggs]

Just like Dolby 2.0 is louder than 5.1 I alomst blew my ears off!

 

[chuckg]

Well, there is! HD (digital) radio has been around for a while.

 

[Jeff Gatie]

Which brings the question: Like AM Stereo, if something has been around but is never heard by anyone, does it really exist at all?

 

[chuckg]

Now! on a stereo near you: trees falling in the forest with no microphone around!

 

[Jeff Gatie]

Plus, it only costs $200 to not hear it!!

 

[chuckg]

ha ha ha ha ha ha....reminds of the (mime) Marcel Marceau album. No, he really did put out an album. Lots of quiet, scuffling sounds, then audience laughter. Priceless.