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      The MOV file format was designed for the Apple Quick Time movie player. Many times, users need to save the audio track from MOV files. A freeware application that performs the function of extracting audio tracks from MOV files is the AoA Audio Extractor. The Audio Extractor saves audio from MOV files as an MP3, WAV or AC3 format. The... more »

    • How to Connect a Subwoofer to a Home Audio System

      A powered subwoofer adds a new dimension of sound to your home audio system. It will improve the bass response in your music and bring out the sound effects in shows played on your home theater system. There are two ways to connect a subwoofer to a home audio system. The one you use will depend on the type of receiver or amplifier in... more »

    • What Is an Audio Mixer?

      Audio mixers have become an essential component of any live performance or recording studio. The ability to successfully create a working mix of instruments and vocals can make or break a recording or live show. By learning how an audio mixer functions, you will be better prepared to explore the field of audio engineering and... more »

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    Home audio

    Home audio, essentially, refers to any audio electronics intended for home use, such as home stereos and surround sound receivers, which are becoming the most popular piece of home audio equipment. Home audio generally does not include such standard equipment such as built-in television speakers, but rather accessory equipment, which may be intended to enhance or replace standard equipment, such as standard TV speakers. Since surround sound receivers, which are primarily intended to enhance the reproduction of a movie, are the most popular home audio device, the primary field of home audio is home cinema.

    History

    Monaural
    Home audio dates back before electricity, to Edisons phonograph, a monaural, low fidelity sound reproduction format. Early electrical phonographs as well as many other audio formats started out as monaural formats.

    Stereo

    Stereophonic sound was invented as a means of creating a sound stage, a more realistic reproduction of the sound as recorded live. Stereo sound usually refers to two-chanel audio, but technically it refers to anything better than monaural audio, as the term literally means "solid sound."

    Quadraphonic

    Quadraphonic sound was a four-channel reproduction system, which is considered to be the origin of surround sound. It was recorded on phonograph, tape, and a few CDs, and required a quadraphonic player for playback. The format was released in 1970 and never gained much popularity.

    Surround sound

    Surround sound formats were used in movie theatres dating back to Disneys Fantasia, and became available to consumers in the late 80s. There are many formats of surround sound, differing based on the type of decoding processor they used. Dolby Pro Logic is one of the oldest processors, creating four lossy channels, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx is one of the newest, creating seven or eight discrete channels. Competing technologies have complicated the purchasing decisions of consumers.Downt read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home+audio

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