What is mono?
Mono refers to audio mixed into a single channel so that all sound is heard equally through one or both speakers, as opposed to stereo sound. It’s commonly used in older recordings and broadcasts.
Is mono or stereo better for videos?
Stereo is generally better for videos as it creates a more immersive sound experience by distributing audio across two channels.
Which is louder: mono or stereo?
Mono can give the impression of sounding louder because the same audio is sent equally to all speakers, while stereo divides the sound between channels.
Is mono audio lower quality?
Mono is not inherently of a lower quality but lacks the depth and separation that stereo offers.
Why do some prefer mono audio?
Mono ensures consistent audio across different playback systems and can provide clearer sound in specific contexts, like voice recordings. Riverside records all participants in mono as a single sound channel.
Is stereo or mono better for vlogging?
Stereo is typically better for vlogging due to its dynamic audio capabilities, but mono can be useful for capturing clear voice recordings.
Does Riverside record participant's audio in stereo or mono?
Riverside records each participant's audio in mono, as a single sound channel.
The audio of live streams are also in mono.
NOTE: If you play a file with stereo sound on the Media Board or play stereo sound from a shared screen, Studio participants hear it as one audio channel balanced between left and right. The media track you can download afterward also has a single channel audio.
