I am just curious with all the technology we have manufacturer have not found a way to preset a volume level and keep all audio output to that preset level.
I know I would certainly pay more if I had that option.
Going from channel to channel there is a noticeable difference in levels. This really should not be a problem.
> a way to preset a volume level and keep all audio output to
> that preset level.
Yes, it’s called compression.
A half-way decent compressor is all that’s needed. You could buy one from an audio store for reasonably cheap, or feed your audio through compression software on your computer.
Smart manufacturers will start shipping units with built-in compression.
There was a TV out a while back (don’t remember the brand) that was being sold on the basis that it moderated the volume of commercials in relation to the programming. Don’t know if it worked but have not seen it advertized in quite some time.
That technology has been out there for years. I had a '93 Miata with ALC, so you could set your stereo at a comfortable level while cruising along the highway with the top down and listen to your music above the noise from wind and surrounding traffic, but when you rolled up to a red light, the stereo would turn itself down to maintain the same volume level relative to ambient noise.
They have it. It is called an audio compressor/limiter. My DVD recorder has one built in, but only on play, so if I want to keep the audio levels even, I have to record the program and play it back.
All radio stations except classical music stations use audio compression and limitation so that they will not drive their listeners to reach for the volume button when driving, since the volume control is so close to the channel buttons and if people get irritated with having to turn the volume up and down, they may find another station to listen to. You would think that TV stations would understand this principle.
“I am just curious with all the technology we have manufacturer have not found a way to preset a volume level and keep all audio output to that preset level.”
That’s been done already. On my Sony TV all I have to do is set the sound to “Dynamic”. Problem solved. Once again, we don’t need the effing government!