davesablast
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I\'m a newbie. Sorry in advance for asking a simplistic question, but what does ALD mean?
kirky said:Assisted Listening Device.
Disney offers a device that receives IR transmissions (I think) that are converted to sound that is played through headphones. It allows an individual to amplify the ride audio of soe attractions.
It is often used to get clean copies of attraction audio (no babies screaming in the background of that guy in the back coughing up a lung, etc.) but has some limitations.
kirky said:Limitations being the frequent drop outs, unstable volume control, clicking, popping, screeching...
I\'m very dissapointed in the ALD system in general. I can\'t imagine someone having to rely on that to hear anything.
SirLamer said:The recordings are altered to support the listening needs of those with limited hearing. For example, the audio sounds very flat because the dynamic range is narrowed to make the volume consistent. Also, certain frequencies are suppressed and other emphasized to make voices stand out. Remember, deaf ears percieve audio differently than healthy ears do.
Also, the ALD system long pre-dates the techology used in Pal Mickey.
dolbyman said:Also, the ALD system long pre-dates the techology used in Pal Mickey.
quite sure that the current ald is quite old .. my suggestion was for a future version of the ald ...
Horizons said:dolbyman said:Also, the ALD system long pre-dates the techology used in Pal Mickey.
quite sure that the current ald is quite old .. my suggestion was for a future version of the ald ...
EPCOT has newer technology (updated within the last two or three years) than the other parks, which are scheduled to change over in time.
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