Sound Level Low

Is there anyway i can get the sound level from my STB increased?

I have one of the Scart outputs sent to a breakout box so that i can get two phono plugs that are then connected to my home cinema. However the sound level from the STB is lower than any other input to the home cinema.

[Matth]

Don't say things like that, we already have clipping and distortion from when they RAISED the levels.

My own solution, was to build a little amplifier box, running off a 9v battery (or a plug-top PSU) - not sure if you can buy that sort of thing ready made ... NOT a "Phono Preamp", as that is from very low level and has frequency response equalization.

Originally Posted by Matth

Don't say things like that, we already have clipping and distortion from when they RAISED the levels.

My own solution, was to build a little amplifier box, running off a 9v battery (or a plug-top PSU) - not sure if you can buy that sort of thing ready made ... NOT a "Phono Preamp", as that is from very low level and has frequency response equalization.

RAISED IT!!! must have been almost silent before

[Gareth]

Has anyone else noticed how the volume during the commerical breaks is higher than during the actual programs NTL broadcasts (y'know, those things in between all the adverts )??? Sky One seems to be the worst offender, imo.

I'm sure it's because they know people fall asleep during the programs, and so they need to wake them up so that they'll pay attention to the people selling stuff.

I keep on having to turn up the sound during the programs I watch, and then get my ear drums blast out if I forget to lower it during the breaks.

.......or is it just me that's imagined this?

[secular]

Remember the days of the test card - that was so sound levels could be set equally across the analog network of TV.

My point being that it is the difference in volume between channels that is more annoying, bbc to disco H&L? Get those ear defenders ready!

seems like something simple to resolve but no one has bothered

Originally Posted by GDW1975

Has anyone else noticed how the volume during the commerical breaks is higher than during the actual programs NTL broadcasts (y'know, those things in between all the adverts )??? Sky One seems to be the worst offender, imo.

AIUI the companies that produce the adverts like to boost the "loudness" of the sound (ie the mid-range frequencies) because they seem to think it makes them stand out more without causing distortion.

Of course all they *actually* do is cause people to reach for the volume/ mute control and ignore the advert entirely!

P$$$$$g off potential customers is *not* a good way to do business!