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    How can poor temporal alignment weaken cause-and-effect perception?

    Asked on Wednesday, Dec 03, 2025

    Poor temporal alignment in sound design can significantly weaken the perception of cause-and-effect by disrupting the natural timing between visual actions and their corresponding sounds. This misalig…

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    Why do repetitive ui sound effects feel fatiguing over time?

    Asked on Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025

    Repetitive UI sound effects can become fatiguing due to their constant presence and lack of variation, which can overwhelm the listener's auditory senses. This fatigue often arises from the brain's te…

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    How does poor dynamic contrast flatten emotional moments?

    Asked on Monday, Dec 01, 2025

    Poor dynamic contrast can flatten emotional moments by reducing the variation in loudness and intensity that helps convey emotion and drama in sound design. Dynamic contrast involves the careful use o…

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    What causes dialogue clarity to change between scenes unexpectedly?

    Asked on Sunday, Nov 30, 2025

    Dialogue clarity can change between scenes due to variations in recording environments, microphone placement, or inconsistent processing. Ensuring uniformity in EQ, compression, and ambience can help …

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