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    How does overusing noise reduction damage natural sound character?

    Asked on Friday, Nov 07, 2025

    Overusing noise reduction can strip away the natural character of sound by removing important frequencies and dynamics that contribute to its authenticity. This process can lead to a sterile or artifi…

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    What causes spatial audio to feel disorienting instead of immersive?

    Asked on Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

    Spatial audio can feel disorienting when there is a mismatch between the auditory cues and the listener's expectations or when the spatialization lacks coherence. This often occurs due to improper spa…

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    How can poor sync to picture distract viewers subconsciously?

    Asked on Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025

    Poor sync to picture can significantly distract viewers by breaking the illusion of reality and immersion in a film or video. When audio elements like dialogue, Foley, or effects are not perfectly ali…

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    Why do repeated effects without variation hurt sound density realism?

    Asked on Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025

    Repeated effects without variation can lead to a lack of realism because they create a predictable and artificial pattern that the human ear can easily detect. In sound design, variation is crucial fo…

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