#audio-quality
9 episodes
#3403: Why Clip-On Speakers Beat Headphones for Parents and Workers
Clip-on speakers solve problems headphones can't. Who uses them, what they clip onto, and which ones are actually good.
#3169: Why Your Phone Betrays You to a Nursery Speaker
Android’s Bluetooth still can’t manage multiple devices. Here’s why—and what actually works.
#2964: The Physics of Tiny Speakers: How 46mm Fools Your Ears
How a 46mm driver uses psychoacoustic tricks to fake bass — and why it’s accidentally perfect for podcasts.
#1903: The Streaming vs. Disc Quality Trade-Off
Streaming 4K movies hits 25 Mbps, while Blu-rays push 100 Mbps. Here’s why your shadows look gray and your audio lacks punch.
#1900: Why Physical Media Is Back (And Streaming Still Sucks)
Streaming 4K is a lie. Here’s why your Blu-ray player is still essential.
#1545: Containers vs. Codecs: The Black Box of Export Settings
Stop guessing at export settings. Learn the difference between codecs and wrappers and why your Bluetooth audio might be losing quality.
#732: Why Your Recorded Voice Sounds Wrong
Use AI to find your perfect EQ profile and build a pro vocal chain. Fix nasality, master de-essing, and sound your best on any device.
#99: The Mic That Hears You from Across the Desk
Tired of headsets? Herman and Corn explore professional microphone setups for seamless, high-accuracy AI voice dictation from a distance.
#58: Clean Audio, Messy Reality: Noise Removal for Voice-to-Text
Fussy baby, clean audio? We dive into noise removal for voice-to-text. Discover why cleaner audio can transcribe worse.