Neil's Messy Basement: Episode 32
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:20 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31tY7er9cXY
Wow has this episode of Neil's Messy Basement been a long time coming!
This edition is all about sound on PC. While it started as a review of the Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE5 sound card, the process of reviewing this product made this episode so much more.
In brief, I really like the Sound BlasterX AE5 card; there shouldn't be any surprises there. The bigger question is why, and to answer this, I needed to get a fundamental understanding of how audio works, the terminology regularly boasted by the marketing gurus, what the modern day baseline is for PC audio so I have what to compare to, and factor in the unique needs and perspectives of a VR gamer versus a traditional gamer.
While it's much better to watch from beginning to end, the episode has been divided into chapters if you need to fastforward to specific parts.
This whole episode was a learning experience and I know that much was simplified here. Feel free to share your own knowledge and experiences below.
Read full article...
Wow has this episode of Neil's Messy Basement been a long time coming!
This edition is all about sound on PC. While it started as a review of the Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE5 sound card, the process of reviewing this product made this episode so much more.
In brief, I really like the Sound BlasterX AE5 card; there shouldn't be any surprises there. The bigger question is why, and to answer this, I needed to get a fundamental understanding of how audio works, the terminology regularly boasted by the marketing gurus, what the modern day baseline is for PC audio so I have what to compare to, and factor in the unique needs and perspectives of a VR gamer versus a traditional gamer.
While it's much better to watch from beginning to end, the episode has been divided into chapters if you need to fastforward to specific parts.
- Introduction
- Equipment Tested on, Mindset of Review
- Bring on the Audio Lingo
- A Quick History Lesson About PC Gaming Audio
- Let's Play "Where is the DAC"
- How and Why is VR Audio Different?
- How I Started the Review Process, and Things Discovered Along the Way
- Time to (FINALLY) Talk About the Creative Labs Sound Blaster AE5
- How Much of a Difference Will 32 Bit Depth Make in Your Listening Experience?
- NOW Let's Talk About How the Sound Blaster Sounds!
- Important Things to Know For VR Gamers
- Final Thoughts! Should You Buy This?https://www.mtbs3d.com/https://youtu.be/31tY7er9cXY?t=2953
This whole episode was a learning experience and I know that much was simplified here. Feel free to share your own knowledge and experiences below.
Read full article...