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cant-hear-what-actors-are-saying-on-tv-its-not-you-probably-11669400315

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Can't Hear What Actors Are Saying on TV? It's Not You, Probably

There are things you can do to address audio issues introduced by the
production process

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By Cordilia James
Nov. 26, 2022 9:00 am ET

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Some people turn on closed captions because they like how it helps
them understand the plotlines of shows and movies, and multitask in
front of the tube. Others turn them on because they can't hear what
actors are saying. That doesn't always mean they are hard of hearing.

Muddled audio is the top reason why more people are watching video
with on-screen text, according to a May survey commissioned by
language-teaching app Preply. As more video-production studios
embrace advanced audio formats for at-home content, not every device
can keep up. Plenty of viewers can't keep up, either. 

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