Post #1557601
2026-01-13 20:38 UTC
Replies (4)
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@otacon239@lemmy.world 2026-01-13 21:09
Part of it could either be that they’re not spending the time for a home release audio mix, don’t want to for purity’s sake or I’ve seen issues with trying to condense surround soundscapes down to stereo. It all comes down to dynamic range and they _should_ be using all of it for theatrical release and then remastering for home release. TV shows do not get a pass. Cinephile audio engineers that think the vast majority of their listeners will have home theater setups are just plain delusional.
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@azertyfun@sh.itjust.works 2026-01-14 00:24
No, blame the streaming companies. Dynamic range is a known standard. All they need is: * a "louder dialogue" toggle switch to amplify the center channel in the downmixing settings (Kodi, many TVs, and all dedicated receivers can already do this FYI for this exact reason) * a "night mode" toggle switch that turns on an audio compressor (my 20 year-old receiver has that feature -- it's hardly rocket science; I believe YouTube calls it "stabilized audio"). Upsides: * preserves high dynamic range mix for audiophiles * works with already released movies (!!!!) * improves the life of people with tinny speakers, strict loudness requirements, or hearing impairments Downsides: * Can't feel superior to audio engineers who are doing their jobs, I guess? * Streaming companies need to reinvest a few thousand dollars out of the billions they are making to add those two buttons
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@jimmy90@lemmy.world 2026-01-14 11:11
if you're using linux slap a couple of boosting compressors on the sound using easyeffects to turn up the quiet parts works remarkably well
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@Fmstrat@lemmy.world 2026-01-15 11:16
Only of it was made for TV. This is often a problem with theatrical releases because the audio is not retuned for home viewing.