Audio Class: The Basics: The Nature of Sound

Interference

 


When sound waves from different sources are IN-PHASE,
they add together and you percieve a LOUDER SOUND.

 


When sound waves from different sources are OUT-OF-PHASE,
they cancel each other and you percieve LESS, or even NO SOUND.

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Audio for Video Class © 1993 Richard Crowley