terms, we get better sounding transients, listening tests, many sound engineers will more latency for keyboardists, vocalists (and
sometimes described as having more punch or cite the stereo image as being more natural particularly vocalists with in-ear monitors) are
attack overall. Hooray for math! and accurate with 96kHz systems, generally highly sensitive to latency in a system. The milli-
described as being wider or more immersive. second thresholds above are a good average,
STEREO IMAGE:
but it’s a very personal thing and your results
High frequencies and transient sounds are
also important for sound positioning. Our
may vary. There are performers who can detect
2.) LATENCY.
5ms of latency in IEM. Others start to feel
brain uses interaural time, phase and timbre
uncomfortable but cannot name the cause.
differences to localize sounds. Ever wondered Latency is introduced into the digital audio why you can point out a hidden sub speaker environment as signals are converted and/ Remember the mixing console is only one
even if its specifications sheet says that it is or processed. It is an unavoidable aspect of element in a system chain. Speaker processors,
omnidirectional? Thank our higher frequency the digital world and the goal should be to active speakers, wireless receivers, wireless
harmonic (distortion) friends for tipping off your aim for the lowest possible latency. In most transmitters, digital effects processors, digital
brain. The reduced anti-aliasing, improved cases, latency above 16ms in open air (floor audio networking, etc. are all employing digital
transients and related 96kHz phenomena monitors) and 6.5ms with in-ear monitors is processing or format conversions, even in the
mentioned above all combine to produce a perceived as comb filtering or echo and begins best-case scenario of connecting it all digitally.
noticeable sonic impact vs. lower sample to negatively impact musicians on stage. While The ‘faster’ 96kHz sample rate provides the
rate systems in the same environment. In A/B you may be able to get away with slightly best chance of keeping the perceivable delay in
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