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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Stereo


Audio stereo means sound which is divided into two separate channels. These two channels are played back at the same time through separate speakers. The effect is to create a fuller sound, and provide the ability to mix certain sounds between channels.
Some examples:
  • Spreading the instruments in a music track from left to right. Often the tom-toms in a drum kit provide great stereo panning, as do some guitar effects.
  • Following the action in a video, e.g. a car speeds across the screen as the audio pans with it.

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