Can I put a mixer on my computer to modify or amplify YouTube videos?
Can I put a mixer on my computer to modify or amplify YouTube videos?
There are many knowledgeable individuals who share videos on Youtube... the issue is they often lack video-making skills and the audio quality is poor. Yes, I leave comments on their videos – sometimes they alter content before release, but the ones already posted remain unchanged. I’m looking for an app that can be installed on my computer to enhance the volume from YouTube feeds and adjust audio quality. As always, free options are preferred, but I’m open to paying for better results.
Choose any AMP you like, connect it to the PC, and attach powerful speakers. Adjust the volume as much as you wish. You can reach around 80 db(A) if needed.
You cannot change the audio track inside the video file directly. However, you can adjust the sound in your system. It might be useful to use equalizer programs.
For example, I use the Corsair Void Elite USB headset with the Corsair iCUE program, which includes an equalizer. I've customized it to suit my personal music preferences—stronger bass, some high notes that rise, and the mid-range stays as usual.
FxSound is likely the most frequently used free application:
Enhance Volume and Sound Quality on Your PC - FxSound
This program improves audio clarity, volume, definition, and bass for your computer. It will make your sound stand out more in speakers. www.fxsound.com
I've supported the sound desk during performances and observed the room's sound level meter reaching around 105dB(A). This aligns with a potential rule for clubs to stay below 107dB(A) in my area.
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/healt...ty...egulations
"Keep in mind that a rock band's typical dB(A) can reach up to 125dB(A), while a symphony orchestra stays around 94dB(A)."
I can easily surpass a reasonable 80dB(A) limit on two different home computer setups.
Enhancing poor audio quality is tough, though raising volume and using equalization can make a difference. A professional sound engineer with a solid DAW can do much, but there are limits.
While watching YouTube concerts, I stop after a few minutes if the sound becomes muffled and unclear—it's just too bothersome to keep listening.
Yes, you can adjust the knob past 100 dB(A) if needed, but anything above 85 dB(A) is damaging.
I completely understand your point if you force an underpowered amplifier into distortion to achieve those high levels. However, using a pair of Cerwin Vega D-9 speakers that are 101 db at 1 watt at 1 meter with a higher-end amp like the Carver TFM-75 will reach 127 db and deliver 700 watts per channel without distortion. I've owned these amplifiers for over 32 years and 37 years with the speakers, and they've performed well. When used correctly, my hearing remains sharp. Distorted levels are more harmful to hearing, so a cheaper or underpowered amp could actually cause more damage than a well-designed amplifier with enough headroom to avoid distortion.