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Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:05 am
by blackcauldron85
When I'm in my car, most of the music I listen to is ripped from CDs onto a thumb drive. I know that The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, for example, have had updated CD soundtracks since 1989/1992, but what about Hunchback or Hercules, for example? The songs just play softer than my other music. And if I download those soundtracks, is the audio quality better than the old CDs?

Re: Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:32 pm
by Matt
I agree some of the songs are really low. What I do with my CD rips or downloads I use a program to make the audio louder. I don’t remember the name lol :lol: but it starts with an A. I love it! I’m able to edit the songs too. Hopefully this helps. I will get the name for you and it’s free to download as well.

Re: Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:34 pm
by Matt
The program is Audacity! Love it! :D

Re: Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:11 pm
by blackcauldron85
Matt!!! Thank you very much- I'll have to check that program out!

Re: Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:26 pm
by Kyle
Different studios/sound mixers master at different volume levels, its not really a mark of quality. Many songs get mixed too loud, to the point where some of the sound gets clipped. If its softer than other tracks, they could just be playing it safe so you get the maximum dynamic range.

Re: Audio Quality: Disney CDs vs Downloads

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:37 pm
by blackcauldron85
^ That makes sense, Kyle. For THOND & Hercules, I figured because the CDs are older, they're quieter?