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    <title>Audio</title>
    <description>All discussion about audio. CD ripping, burning, audio copy protections, (de-)compressing, sampling, Hi-Fi, MP3, OGG, MusePack, etc. No video related issues - pure audio only.</description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>CD Writer Issue</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 17:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/cd-writer-issue.799317/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (kjvbible)</author>
      <dc:creator>kjvbible</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I can no longer burn discs since the upgrade to Win 11.<br />
I keep getting a medium error message using 3 different<br />
burning software.<br />
Ashampoo<br />
NCH Express<br />
Windows media<br />
<br />
I use Verbatim discs and also bought a Verbatim external<br />
cd writer and still get the same error message!!!<br />
<br />
Called Dell support, they did a remote scan and all and suggested that i do a system restore back win 10.<br />
Not sure what to do.<br />
Do u have any suggestions?<br />
Thank You,<br />
Gary]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is there such a thing as "Audio" or "Music"  DVD?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 02:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-such-a-thing-as-audio-or-music-dvd.798739/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-such-a-thing-as-audio-or-music-dvd.798739/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (BeemerRT)</author>
      <dc:creator>BeemerRT</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I want to combine several CDs into one big DVD.   Total of 61 tracks (high res mp3)<br />
<br />
The problem:  All the MP3 can fit on a CD but if I put the CD in the console player I have  to select &quot;music&quot; and then select the first track.  I just want to have it start playing when inserted like a regular music cd and not have to hunt for the remote.<br />
<br />
Set-top or console players launch immediately if a music cd is inserted.  I tried Nero 2018 then mistakenly upgraded to 2022 thinking they had implemented...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/is-there-such-a-thing-as-audio-or-music-dvd.798739/" class="internalLink">Is there such a thing as &quot;Audio&quot; or &quot;Music&quot;  DVD?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>radio sure</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 14:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/radio-sure.794086/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/radio-sure.794086/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[perhaps off topic but where are radio sure recordings saved by default? can I then replay and/or record them to cd or dvd from the hdd?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Connect to 3.5mm stereojack</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 16:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/connect-to-3-5mm-stereojack.791779/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/connect-to-3-5mm-stereojack.791779/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Kung Fu Ju)</author>
      <dc:creator>Kung Fu Ju</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi Guys,<br />
I have an old but high end Denon sound system. I have a 3.5mm Aux input that I would like to use to stream content like Spotify etc from my phone. I would like to link it as a speaker/device to my Google home group the same way I play to my &quot;Google Mini&quot; speakers. (I do not want a Bluetooth link)<br />
Any advice what device could solve this problem?<br />
Many thanks !]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Soundbar to xbox one</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/soundbar-to-xbox-one.791065/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/soundbar-to-xbox-one.791065/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (richietea)</author>
      <dc:creator>richietea</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello folks. Having an issue with my soundbar connected to my Xbox one.<br />
Setup is : Original Xbox one, with kinect<br />
                   Sharp soundbar with Bluetooth connected via optic to console<br />
                   Optima 1080p Projector to console via HDMI<br />
                   BT box connected to console<br />
<br />
The small remote that came with the soundbar is partially broken. The volume up does not work but the rest of the remote functions works fine (replaced batteries as well). Instead of trying to...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/soundbar-to-xbox-one.791065/" class="internalLink">Soundbar to xbox one</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>stereo line out to 2 stereo in's</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/stereo-line-out-to-2-stereo-ins.789290/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/stereo-line-out-to-2-stereo-ins.789290/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[what I have always like to use in audio as in active speakers or amps is one that uses the outdated left and right volume controls as opposed to the typical balance control. this allows very different overall volume <br />
from the amp to be compensated for by the separate volume knobs in order to balance volume between both channels/ speakers. I apollogize for the long post.<br />
<br />
in order to do this I am going to use 2 small stereo amps driving ONLY one channel of each either left or right then...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/stereo-line-out-to-2-stereo-ins.789290/" class="internalLink">stereo line out to 2 stereo in&#039;s</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Problem Using medieval cue splitter with APE files</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/problem-using-medieval-cue-splitter-with-ape-files.778312/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/problem-using-medieval-cue-splitter-with-ape-files.778312/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Reddwarf4ever)</author>
      <dc:creator>Reddwarf4ever</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi<br />
I have used medieval cue splitter many times without issue, but now I have some APE files, the Cue file looks ok, but when I add it I get the error can’t find MACdll.dll file in xxx path, have installed latest MAC and the file exist in windows system32 folder, so not sure what else I should do.<br />
<br />
Any help would be appreciated....<br />
<br />
Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>tcl tv with roku</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tcl-tv-with-roku.786712/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tcl-tv-with-roku.786712/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[RTRG here again with some changes to run external powered speakers and headphones at the same time. now that the tv is here, I found out that the audio out port is useless in practical terms. it is NOT capable of driving powered speakers or headphones with or without a headphone amp. even a 20 watt amp and passive speakers do NOT work. the volume is at max which produces a weak sound.<br />
<br />
I moved the connections to the INPUT side. the audio comes from my desktop computer connected to the one...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tcl-tv-with-roku.786712/" class="internalLink">tcl tv with roku</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>No DTS playback on Samsung UN65NU7300 (2018 Curve)</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/no-dts-playback-on-samsung-un65nu7300-2018-curve.786937/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/no-dts-playback-on-samsung-un65nu7300-2018-curve.786937/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kuahara)</author>
      <dc:creator>kuahara</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So I did two things recently.<br />
<br />
1)  I moved.  This is contributing some frustration because at my last house, I had everything wired up exactly the way I wanted.  I had a patch panel in the office and one in the living room at the opposite side of the house and physically connecting media players such as the PS3 and other devices to the network was easy.  In the new place, I have not had this done yet.  It will come in the future.  For now, I&#039;m stuck with everything on wifi.<br />
<br />
2)  I bought the...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/no-dts-playback-on-samsung-un65nu7300-2018-curve.786937/" class="internalLink">No DTS playback on Samsung UN65NU7300 (2018 Curve)</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>tda2050 single channel amp module</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tda2050-single-channel-amp-module.784496/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tda2050-single-channel-amp-module.784496/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have 2 tad 2050 modules and 2 2030 modules. I made 2 pairs of amplified speaker using the 2050&#039;s. Only common connection is a &quot;Y&quot; on the input side to accept the stereo source. works perfectly as expected.<br />
<br />
for the 2030&#039;s there are issues. there are 3 paired connection points clearly marked for polarity, 12 volt DC in, AUDIO IN, AUDIO out. when I common the input and output using stereo 1/8 jacks, there is a loud &quot;buzz&quot; in both headphone pieces, and the sound is mixed mono. Not what I want...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/tda2050-single-channel-amp-module.784496/" class="internalLink">tda2050 single channel amp module</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2 mono amp modules</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/2-mono-amp-modules.783860/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/2-mono-amp-modules.783860/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[another odd question. it seems i am always running into odd issues. I am creating amplified speakers by attaching a mono amp board to each. the stereo signal will then be split between the two amps. simple? not quite! the issue is that like a stereo board, the module uses BOTH a 5 pin, stereo, 1/8 jack AND a 2 channel, ganged, pot at the input side. Both the pot and jack pins are SEPERATE on the board, no common connections. yet there is only one output as designed and what i want. the next...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/2-mono-amp-modules.783860/" class="internalLink">2 mono amp modules</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>labtec powered speakers</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/labtec-powered-speakers.783739/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/labtec-powered-speakers.783739/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[please move as needed. most 2 channel amplified speakers are side powered, meaning one speaker contains the amp while the other is non powered. other labtec brand uses 2 single channel amps, one in each enclosure. odd question--- for any single sided speakers, which plug connection represents the active speaker, tip or ring? I am going to make a special plug/jacks &quot;Y&quot; for  a pair of speakers using only the active speaker from each set. with the &quot;Y&quot; I end up with 2 volumes. one for left, one...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/labtec-powered-speakers.783739/" class="internalLink">labtec powered speakers</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pair smartbulb speaker to MPOW transmitter</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2019 22:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/pair-smartbulb-speaker-to-mpow-transmitter.780383/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/pair-smartbulb-speaker-to-mpow-transmitter.780383/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (ArchFelin)</author>
      <dc:creator>ArchFelin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought a bluetooth smart bulb speaker.  I can match it to my laptop because the laptop has a menu.  I want to match it to my old Vizio M261 VP by using a MPOW bluetooth transmitter. <br />
<br />
Blue Sky LED bluetooth smart bulb speaker A 19.  Is this possible]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>I can't sync my Mpow Flame headphones to my Android 9 phone</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-cant-sync-my-mpow-flame-headphones-to-my-android-9-phone.779771/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/i-cant-sync-my-mpow-flame-headphones-to-my-android-9-phone.779771/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (javierdl)</author>
      <dc:creator>javierdl</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever since I updated my cellphone to Android 9, it can no longer find the headset to sync. <br />
What now?<br />
<br />
I had been using them for possibly over a year before this.<br />
<br />
Headphones: Mpow Flame Wireless Sport Headphones IPX7 (I would have included a link to make it easier on you guys, but I am not allowed)<br />
<br />
Thanks guys!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sony RCD-W100 CD Recorder DecK</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/sony-rcd-w100-cd-recorder-deck.778283/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/sony-rcd-w100-cd-recorder-deck.778283/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Mickoz74)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mickoz74</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone know what the optical in is for on the back of this device, I can use analogue in/out and optical out. Thing is I just can’t get to grip with digital optical in.<br />
<br />
Thanks in advance]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>headphone amp</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp.778211/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp.778211/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[the headphone amp I bought suddenly died it was hard to hide behind the tv and used the tv usb power to charge the battery. it tuned out to be a mistake. instead I bought a small stereo amp based on the tda7297 chip. 15 watts x 2, all screw terminals. added a 1/8 jack to the speaker terminals, used a co ax female connector  and a small power supply. the power is a wide range input of 3 to 18 volt, ac or dc. I used a splitter on the tv out to literally &quot;hang&quot; the amp to the tv using the input...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/headphone-amp.778211/" class="internalLink">headphone amp</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>win7 equlizer</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/win7-equlizer.775487/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/win7-equlizer.775487/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (rtrg)</author>
      <dc:creator>rtrg</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[me again. another solution to making volume go beyond 100%. I found how to find the equalizer in 7. by trial and error I raised all bands to max, saved it, named it so it would be added to the &quot;preset&quot; list as &quot;louder&quot;, apply and ok. now the volume slider in the tray can be reduced to 75% or less. now it is TOO loud. GOOD. tv volume and system volume are still independent as it should be. I do not know why this solution should have been so hard to find. I stumbled on a video that explained...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/win7-equlizer.775487/" class="internalLink">win7 equlizer</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Jet Audio</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2019 17:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/jet-audio.775631/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/jet-audio.775631/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kjvbible)</author>
      <dc:creator>kjvbible</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is Jet Audio still being updated?<br />
Cannot download it on my new computer.<br />
There are no links to download on there web site.<br />
Gary]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Adding music names with IMGburn</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/adding-music-names-with-imgburn.773612/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/adding-music-names-with-imgburn.773612/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (carlmart)</author>
      <dc:creator>carlmart</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can you please tell me how I add each music name when I burn a CD on IMGburn?<br />
<br />
I have the wav files and the cue file, all working fine. <br />
<br />
Now I burnt a CD, but the themes names is not shown on the screen. <br />
<br />
I think there must be something else I must setup on the program. How do I do that?<br />
<br />
Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Burning CD's using Ashampoo Burning Studio Business v15.0.4</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/burning-cds-using-ashampoo-burning-studio-business-v15-0-4.774446/</link>
      <guid>https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/burning-cds-using-ashampoo-burning-studio-business-v15-0-4.774446/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (kiotii)</author>
      <dc:creator>kiotii</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi. I am using the above named app to create CD&#039;s from audio media files/folders saved to hard drive in computer. Here are the problems I find...and they annoy me.<br />
I use the option to Create  Audio CD. Load all the files to the apps interface and burn to blank CD. At the end of the burn the CD doesn&#039;t play back in my computer and will only playback in my home Stereo player. No Track and title shows in the players display window, just shows T1/T2/T3 etc and the start time countdown as each...<br />
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<a href="https://forums.afterdawn.com/threads/burning-cds-using-ashampoo-burning-studio-business-v15-0-4.774446/" class="internalLink">Burning CD&#039;s using Ashampoo Burning Studio Business v15.0.4</a>]]></content:encoded>
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