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PCM Mono?

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I'm working on a sync project where the output wav file should be mono.

The source file is dual mono 2.0.

once I have synced the audio, should I export as it is to 2.0 dual mono or 1.0 mono?

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Dealer's choice.  If you ripped it from an analog source you might want to try merging the channels at 50% volume.  It can do some nice noise removal.

Dr. M

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It's from a laserdisc and there's some slight noise in the background.

I want to try merging the tracks in Audacity. Apparently the Stereo->Mono function prevents clipping but I'm wondering how else it can affect the audio.

What would be the best way to merge at 50% on Audacity?

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I'm not familiar with Audacity.  I do most of my audio editing in Sound Forge.

Dr. M