Silent Subliminal Recording

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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by steve » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:24 am

sydsrich26 wrote:"Die samplefrequenz der tonspur muss mindestens 44100Hz sein"
According to Google Translate: "The sample frequency of the sound track must be at least 44100".

What is the sample rate of the track you are working on? (look on the panel on the left end of the track).
If it is less than 44100 Hz, then you will need to resample it for the plug-in to work "Tracks menu > Resample".
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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by sydsrich26 » Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:46 pm

steve wrote:
sydsrich26 wrote:"Die samplefrequenz der tonspur muss mindestens 44100Hz sein"
According to Google Translate: "The sample frequency of the sound track must be at least 44100".

What is the sample rate of the track you are working on? (look on the panel on the left end of the track).
If it is less than 44100 Hz, then you will need to resample it for the plug-in to work "Tracks menu > Resample".
Thank you
However it did not work completely. I changed the sample rate of the track to 44100Hz, clicked on subliminal in the effects which appeared to work, no sound out of my head phones but equally no wave form which indicates to me that there is no output. Have I done something wrong?

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Syd

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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by steve » Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:18 pm

sydsrich26 wrote:Have I done something wrong?
I've no idea. I don't know exactly what you did, or what the plugin is.
If you got the plugin from the German forum it may be worth asking there. Alternatively, you could post the plugin file here (see: http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic ... 49&t=64936) and give a precise step-by-step instructions for how I can reproduce the problem.
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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by sydsrich26 » Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:35 pm

steve wrote:
sydsrich26 wrote:Have I done something wrong?
I've no idea. I don't know exactly what you did, or what the plugin is.
If you got the plugin from the German forum it may be worth asking there. Alternatively, you could post the plugin file here (see: http://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic ... 49&t=64936) and give a precise step-by-step instructions for how I can reproduce the problem.
Thank you

I thought I had got it from this forum (can't speak or understand German) I will try to recreate and give you the step by step process I went through.

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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by Micci » Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:50 pm

steve wrote:I'm no expert on the efficacy of "subliminal messaging", but having read a bit about it, there is very little documented evidence that Lowrey's method works at all. According to scientific research (of which there is lots because it has huge financial implications in terms of advertising and propaganda), the most effective form of audio subliminal messaging is extremely simple - the "message" is played at a volume level that is at the threshold of hearing. In other words, all you need to do is to turn down the playback level until you can barely hear what is being said. This technique is not favoured by people wanting to sell "silent subliminal products" for obvious reasons - it's too easy and anyone can do it.
Hello.

As I am not sure I understood the bold part I was wondering if you could confirm my understanding.

Does that mean that the "message" (original vocal recording) doesn't even have to be "transformed" into the high-frequency sound (> 17.000 Hz)?
All that has to be made is turn the "volume" down until the "message" can be barely heard by our ears?

Thank you.

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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by trangizumin » Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:36 am

Does silent subliminal work with earbuds?
I'm using Soundmagic PL11.
Thanks!

Moderator note: I removed your duplicate post asking exactly the same question.

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Re: Silent Subliminal Recording

Post by kozikowski » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:51 pm

One very serious problem with subliminal work is a complete lack of testing. In audio land we have distortion analyzers, audio meters, loudness analyzers, etc, etc. To broadcast sound, there is a list of quality tests you have to pass.

Subliminal sound is completely front-loaded. Here's how to make a subliminal show. Full stop. What is the testing process for this work?

................ [crickets].............

Traditionally, people presented with undefined sound or other noise hear what they want to hear, so depending on the user for testing is not a good idea.

Please note most of this thread has been discussion of what to do to insure success. Even your last question about earbuds is unanswerable because there is no test.

We can guess........

Koz

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