What is port noise? (1 Viewer)

[Mike_Ped]

I know what it is....but then again I don't. What does it sound like? What should I be listening for to determine whether I have it? Just curious... Thanx

Mike

 

[Scott Simonian]

I may not absolutly possitively be right.

My definition of "port noise" is a bubbly kind of sound. Its usually found in intense scenes that have a potent amount of bass.

 

[Guy Kuo]

During very loud bass effects, you can hear port noise as a "chuffing" sound. It is basically turbulent flow of air in the port which is audible. Spread your fingers apart and blow your breath with pursed lips through them with about 8 inches between your hand and lips. That roughly approximates the sound of port noise.

BTW is that sig from BtVS?

 

[Patrick Sun]

I believe that sig is a Xander quote.

 

[Brian Bunge]

Isn't this a quote from Fight Club?

 

[Patrick Sun]

Ah, perhaps it was when Jack was explaining the bruises...my sievelike memory fails me once again.

 

[RAF]

Easy. That's the phenomenon that leads to "Port Noise Complaint" (with apologies to Philip Roth).
Sorry gang, couldn't resist.

 

[Guy Kuo]

It sounds Xander-ish

 

[Scott Simonian]

If you guys are talking about my sig, then that would be from Fight Club.

It was when Ed Norton was walking down some stairs in his office.

 

[Mike_Ped]

Thanx for the responses...I guess I have a general idea then.

Mike

FYI - If it's my sig yer talkin about...its from Pulp Fiction