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THIS was EASILY one of the SINGLE BEST VIDEOS explaining audio principles which I have EVER seen!!!! I believe that we should share a conversation regarding the future and your place within it... GREAT WORK!
I asked a friend of mine about a certain setting in my FX plugin that said "Comb" and asked him what it does, then he showed me this video. this was very informative and now I know how to utilize that plugin to it's fullest. Thank you!
Kyle, thank you so much for this video. I read the Wikipedia article for comb filters, was confronted with a photo of a microchip and had no idea what this meant for audio, whereas it took
Thanks for the support! I’m glad to know the video helped you! That’s really cool that you’re getting into audio! Let me know if there are any more videos that would be helpful! Also, please share the channel with others you know who would find it valuable!
These audio examples are clutch! I've been hearing that my whole life (like when changing position relative to an audio source) and never knew that was an effect of comb filtering. *Q:* So would cupping your hand around your phone's speaker and moving it around to sweep the frequencies, also count as comb filtering?
with videos of this quality, this channel is going to go places! key quality, how short and concise and well condensed they are! I have to retroactively learn a lot in a short span for university and this is helping so much!
wow, this was a really succinct an explanative video on comb filters. very very cool. i hope to learn more about filters, all pass filters/ comb/ notch filters especially; more audio university time, not sure why i slept on this channel for so long.
@@AudioUniversity yes! i was actually watching as you typed that, i think. my goal at the moment is to create a 4-pole analog all-pass-filter for guitar signals; i don't need a phaser pedal (already have one), but i guess it would be like a manual phase shifter rather than a phaser with an lfo to sweep the notches.
Great video overall, although I think the Doppler effect of the moving microphone made it harder to pick out the specific effects of comb filtering created by microphone location.
That's a great question! Often, the vertical dispersion angle will be quite narrow. Also, there is a coupling effect that takes place where they all act as a single source and create a more planar wave.
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Now I realized why I have constant delay in my system consisting of two JBLs on each side of the stage + side wall 1 meter apart. Ever worse, I engaged many "audio experts" and nobody found the reason of delay. Now it seems to me that the only reasonable explanation is overlapping of sound from two adjacent speakers.
Great video, very well explained! I've known about comb filtering for decades but never knew what it was called until now! Seems strange to call it a "filter" as (to me) filtering implies removal, whereas comb filtering is an entirely additive process (even if that results in the cancellation of frequencies).
Nice job, young man. Nice job...this is important for cats mixing to ensure the path from their monitors, to their ears is consistent on each side and equidistant considerations are taken. I don't however obsess to much over this as once our mixes reach "the real world", all bets are off ;) but our responsibility is to keep things in check as best a possible. This is why I like my tiered desk with the monitors on top, firing at ear level. Not a lot of nonsense on the desk disrupting the monitoring path. Thanks
Audio University They are fantastic. I've had them since 2015, and they still sound great. My setup is in the corner of a fairly big room, so the room size switch on the back is a really appreciated feature. I binged a bunch of your videos and subbed. I love that you keep it very tight and professional. I've seen too many tutorials where they ramble for 10 minutes about nothing before they get into it.
@@AudioUniversity hi, I have recently joined an audio engineering accademy.. And I was just browsing through the UA-cam to learn about the fundamentals of audio engineering...No channel gave me explanations as your channel gave....your explanations are crystal clear with demonstrations....Thank you very much...I have subscribed to your channel...
Hey so what would be the best way to avoid this comb filtering? I record rap vocals in my room, l heard it’s best to record in the MIDDLE of my room instead of a CLOSET, how true is this?
Hello! in a system how can I avoid the production of comb filter and frequency cancellation? Is there a basic rule in the placement and positioning or delay of the speakers to avoid this phenomenon of frequency cancellation? thank you and I follow your channel with pleasure and interest
That's a good question, ady sax! The only way to avoid it is to limit the interaction between direct sound and reflected sound (or two coherent signals from separate sources). Anything you do to reduce the chances of two (or more) identical signals interacting will help.
OK. for example I use a column of 2 dynacord fx20 bass and 2 dynacord fx12 horn tops. all superimposed on the tower. if I turn one top to the left and one to the right is it better? and something else is ok ??? I have 2 options for the mono sound to come in the whole column or if they are stereo, a top and a bass on LEFT and a top and a bass on RiGHT are all superimposed. I hope you understand what I mean. thanks
The sound of my voice is made up of the fundamental frequency and also many harmonic frequencies. Learn more about white noise in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Qkb2yRKJxSc/v-deo.html
@@AudioUniversity i am reading the book Secrets of mixing by Mike Senior, he is too strict on the monitors. That ported speakers are resonant and noisy as shown from waterfall plot etc but i think it only happens with loud listening and theres no cheap unported speakers. He also talked about comb filtering produced by two driver speakers.
Dear Sir, that's great demo. I want to follow a good courses in live and studio Audio engineering. I like to get your advice. I am looking for a good school in your place. I can arrange my Visa and Expenses if you advice me. Thanks
Belmont University and Full Sail University are good options for audio production education. You might also consider pursuing a degree in electrical engineering instead of audio production. I highly recommend interning at a live sound company or recording studio to get experience. Industry experience is the most valuable thing you can have. Many companies hire interns, warehouse staff, and stagehands as an opportunity to get your foot into the door. If you have a degree in audio production or electrical engineering PLUS experience in the industry, you will have the best chance of success. Good luck!
I'm working on it! Thanks for showing interest in seeing it! Are there any specific questions you have about avoiding comb filtering? Anywhere there two paths a sound can travel, there will be comb filtering. Avoiding comb filtering requires removing the reflected pathway from source to microphone (or ear).
@@AudioUniversity Hello thanks a lot for the quick response. I am interested in avoiding Combfilter in a given live sound situation in an outdoor and in an arena with a linearray (8-14 speakers ) on one side. Thanks in advanve
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Killer video!
Dude, you’re a boss. So clear and concise without all the extra stuff. So clear. Thank you so much!
just watched multiple comb filtering videos for class- this is totally the best one
That’s great to hear! Spread the word to your classmates and let me know what other concepts would be helpful to you, Kate! Thanks for watching.
As a professor in an audio program, this is a straight forward well done vid. Keep up the great work!
Wow! Thanks, Streetwise Guitar! I’m editing a Part 2 to this video that will post this week!
Iv'e been making beats as a hobby for like 10 years and today I learned something that I did not know. Thank you sir!
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
THIS was EASILY one of the SINGLE BEST VIDEOS explaining audio principles which I have EVER seen!!!! I believe that we should share a conversation regarding the future and your place within it...
GREAT WORK!
Thanks! I’m glad you like the video!
Simply, succinctly, with real examples. Dude, your channel is awesome.
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*mind blown* you don't know how long I've been trying to understand comb filter until now. Ty!
Very well structured video. Clearly spoken and accompanied by clear demonstrations.
I asked a friend of mine about a certain setting in my FX plugin that said "Comb" and asked him what it does, then he showed me this video. this was very informative and now I know how to utilize that plugin to it's fullest. Thank you!
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perfect explanation. Had a question and in 4 min got my answer
You should open a course for people doing digital signal processing, I bet it will be the best UA-cam course
Great vid bro! Thanks for keeping it to the point and without all the extra fluff!
Kyle, thank you so much for this video. I read the Wikipedia article for comb filters, was confronted with a photo of a microchip and had no idea what this meant for audio, whereas it took
Thanks for the support! I’m glad to know the video helped you! That’s really cool that you’re getting into audio! Let me know if there are any more videos that would be helpful!
Also, please share the channel with others you know who would find it valuable!
Haha I didn't understand the diagram on the Wikipedia page either. That is also what brought me here.
These audio examples are clutch! I've been hearing that my whole life (like when changing position relative to an audio source) and never knew that was an effect of comb filtering.
*Q:* So would cupping your hand around your phone's speaker and moving it around to sweep the frequencies, also count as comb filtering?
with videos of this quality, this channel is going to go places! key quality, how short and concise and well condensed they are! I have to retroactively learn a lot in a short span for university and this is helping so much!
Glad you like them! Thanks, Emnor1993! I'm really glad to hear that the videos are helpful to you!
wow, this was a really succinct an explanative video on comb filters. very very cool. i hope to learn more about filters, all pass filters/ comb/ notch filters especially;
more audio university time, not sure why i slept on this channel for so long.
Thanks, zhou sei! Check out the new comb filtering video here with more demonstrations: ua-cam.com/video/0wvlrBx3U4c/v-deo.html
@@AudioUniversity yes! i was actually watching as you typed that, i think.
my goal at the moment is to create a 4-pole analog all-pass-filter for guitar signals; i don't need a phaser pedal (already have one), but i guess it would be like a manual phase shifter rather than a phaser with an lfo to sweep the notches.
Great video overall, although I think the Doppler effect of the moving microphone made it harder to pick out the specific effects of comb filtering created by microphone location.
Thanks, Daniel!
2:57 This sounds like what you hear when you slowly cover and uncover your ears. Never knew it was comb filtering till now.
this is brilliant tutorial, short, informative and easy to understand. great job!
Thanks, Simon!
Excellent explanation and demonstration, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Korkenknopfus!
Thanks. this is a great video that Really explains and demonstrate comb filtering! congratulations on your clarity and quality!
Thank you, Diego! I’m glad to hear the video was helpful!
Wow... so straight forward. Thanks bro!
Hi
Tnx for the detailed explanation.
How do column speaker manufacturers handle the comb filtering effect?
That's a great question! Often, the vertical dispersion angle will be quite narrow. Also, there is a coupling effect that takes place where they all act as a single source and create a more planar wave.
Excellent explanation, very clear, will recommend this video often!
Glad it was helpful! I'd appreciate that very much, Jason Gorman! Thanks!
It helped me a lot. Im very grateful of the people who make these videos. Cheers
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Good video and easy to understand.
Bro 10/10, it's amazing the way you explain everything, really :D good video
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I don't believe the delay times were 10 Ms and 20 Ms at half the video.. you should know about the Haas effect... Humans cannot distinguish
Thanks for watching! You can try running the experiment for yourself, @GudX
Great video. Keep up the good work. I subscribed and liked. Much respect, from South Africa
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Explained very well, thanks man!
I’m glad to be helpful! Thanks for watching!
Now I realized why I have constant delay in my system consisting of two JBLs on each side of the stage + side wall 1 meter apart. Ever worse, I engaged many "audio experts" and nobody found the reason of delay. Now it seems to me that the only reasonable explanation is overlapping of sound from two adjacent speakers.
Really looking forward to upcoming phase cancellation and comb filtering videos. Just subscribed, great explanation.
Thanks for watching! Is there anything in particular you would like to see?
Great video, very well explained! I've known about comb filtering for decades but never knew what it was called until now! Seems strange to call it a "filter" as (to me) filtering implies removal, whereas comb filtering is an entirely additive process (even if that results in the cancellation of frequencies).
Interesting point! Thanks for watching!
@@AudioUniversity Pleasure! :-)
those examples are soooo helpful thanks
I’m glad to hear that! Thanks! I want to make a part two to this video soon. Is there anything else you’d like to know about comb filtering?
Came for the comb filtering, left with special effect noises knowledge.
Nice job, young man. Nice job...this is important for cats mixing to ensure the path from their monitors, to their ears is consistent on each side and equidistant considerations are taken. I don't however obsess to much over this as once our mixes reach "the real world", all bets are off ;) but our responsibility is to keep things in check as best a possible. This is why I like my tiered desk with the monitors on top, firing at ear level. Not a lot of nonsense on the desk disrupting the monitoring path. Thanks
Thanks for sharing, MoreMeRecording! I agree!
superbly explained. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for watching! And thank you for your kind words!
Your channel is awesome. Thank You!
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This is brilliant. Thank you for posting. I'm a new subscriber.
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very helpful. thanks much for this!!
Glad to help! Thanks.
What an informative video! Also, I am currently using the same JBL LSR308 monitors.
Thanks! How do you like these monitors?
Audio University They are fantastic. I've had them since 2015, and they still sound great. My setup is in the corner of a fairly big room, so the room size switch on the back is a really appreciated feature.
I binged a bunch of your videos and subbed. I love that you keep it very tight and professional. I've seen too many tutorials where they ramble for 10 minutes about nothing before they get into it.
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The Best Explanation 💯👍
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
@@AudioUniversity hi, I have recently joined an audio engineering accademy..
And I was just browsing through the UA-cam to learn about the fundamentals of audio engineering...No channel gave me explanations as your channel gave....your explanations are crystal clear with demonstrations....Thank you very much...I have subscribed to your channel...
I’m glad to hear this! Thanks!
It‘s really help me a lot！thank you！
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Serious value here.
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This is brilliant thank you!
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Hey so what would be the best way to avoid this comb filtering? I record rap vocals in my room, l heard it’s best to record in the MIDDLE of my room instead of a CLOSET, how true is this?
Really awesome video. Just subbed!
Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel, Fastronaut!
Hello! in a system how can I avoid the production of comb filter and frequency cancellation? Is there a basic rule in the placement and positioning or delay of the speakers to avoid this phenomenon of frequency cancellation? thank you and I follow your channel with pleasure and interest
That's a good question, ady sax! The only way to avoid it is to limit the interaction between direct sound and reflected sound (or two coherent signals from separate sources). Anything you do to reduce the chances of two (or more) identical signals interacting will help.
OK. for example I use a column of 2 dynacord fx20 bass and 2 dynacord fx12 horn tops. all superimposed on the tower. if I turn one top to the left and one to the right is it better? and something else is ok ??? I have 2 options for the mono sound to come in the whole column or if they are stereo, a top and a bass on LEFT and a top and a bass on RiGHT are all superimposed. I hope you understand what I mean. thanks
How did you recreate that comb filter at minute 2:00 using your voice?
Hi, Peter. I duplicated the recording and shifted one copy in time.
Excellent video thanks.Really good practical examples.A bit more of the maths might have been useful.
Thanks for watching!
first time viewer, you sold my by 20 seconds in. newly subscribed as of.... (o wait, apparently i'm already subscribed, time to digest)
Hey man what do you mean when you say white noise contains all the frequencies? as well as your voice also has thousand frequencies?
The sound of my voice is made up of the fundamental frequency and also many harmonic frequencies. Learn more about white noise in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Qkb2yRKJxSc/v-deo.html
@@AudioUniversity Thanks!
amazing video! clear. Great examples.
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Digestible explanation. Subscribed!
Glad to help! Thanks, Adam! Are there any other concepts that you would find helpful?
excellent video thanks so much
Awesome breakdown
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Fantastic explanation. Thank you
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Nice explanation
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Where is the video explaining whether our monitors like Presonus Eris suffer from this and and how to improve it?
I don’t have a video like that yet, but that’s a good idea. Thanks!
@@AudioUniversity i am reading the book Secrets of mixing by Mike Senior, he is too strict on the monitors. That ported speakers are resonant and noisy as shown from waterfall plot etc but i think it only happens with loud listening and theres no cheap unported speakers. He also talked about comb filtering produced by two driver speakers.
There are no perfect solutions in audio. It’s a game of making the best with what’s available to you! Sounds like a really interesting book. Thanks!
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Well explained.
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Dear Sir, that's great demo. I want to follow a good courses in live and studio Audio engineering. I like to get your advice. I am looking for a good school in your place. I can arrange my Visa and Expenses if you advice me. Thanks
Full Sail University
Belmont University and Full Sail University are good options for audio production education. You might also consider pursuing a degree in electrical engineering instead of audio production.
I highly recommend interning at a live sound company or recording studio to get experience. Industry experience is the most valuable thing you can have. Many companies hire interns, warehouse staff, and stagehands as an opportunity to get your foot into the door.
If you have a degree in audio production or electrical engineering PLUS experience in the industry, you will have the best chance of success.
Good luck!
@@AudioUniversity Thanks a lot!!!
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Wow you look EXACTLY like Dor Fuchs
Ok, now set very low gain, and use feedback. Let's see yah tune it by hand!
Where is the promised videos regarding "how to avoid comb filtering"? searched in ur channel. nothing found!!
I'm working on it! Thanks for showing interest in seeing it! Are there any specific questions you have about avoiding comb filtering? Anywhere there two paths a sound can travel, there will be comb filtering. Avoiding comb filtering requires removing the reflected pathway from source to microphone (or ear).
@@AudioUniversity Hello thanks a lot for the quick response. I am interested in avoiding Combfilter in a given live sound situation in an outdoor and in an arena with a linearray (8-14 speakers ) on one side. Thanks in advanve
By the way not only just "showing interest in seeing it" but i have also subscribed ur channel. Cheers!
3:00 sounds like a flanger :)
Good call! Flanger is based on a similar principle!
Hmm
wow! 1 out of 0!
This was a great, concise explanation, thank you!
This was presented so well. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, zarch!