Why are old recordings higher pitch?

Sounds are the result of air vibrating, and if they’re reproduced at, say, twice the speed that they were originally recorded at, the vibrations hit our ear twice as many times per second – i.e. twice the original frequency, which makes them sound higher in pitch.

Why does my voice sound higher pitched in recordings?

When you speak, your vocal cords create sound waves that travel through the air to reach your inner ear. This means that your voice usually sounds fuller and deeper to you than it really is. That’s why when you hear your voice on a recording, it usually sounds higher and weaker than you think it should.

Why do all old narrators sound the same?

Because the style was set by WWII newsreels which had a kind of upbeat tone, exemplified by Ed Herlihy and Walter Cronkite. In a technical sense they were part of WWII propaganda newsreels which was intended to support the morale of civilians and troops.

Why do old videos sound the same?

The main reason that everything sounds so very much the same is that everyone is copying one another. Recording studios are all sound proofed, everyone is using the same microphones and digital all sounds the same. Be creative. Find a place that actually has a sound of it’s own.

Is Puberphonia a cure?

Puberphonia is not a disorder that is likely to go away on its own. Without treatment, the changes in the patient’s voice can become permanent. Treatment can involve direct voice therapy, indirect voice therapy, or audiovisual feedback.

Why do old people sound funny?

Evidence confirms that voices do change with age. Weakened and dry vocal chords become stringy, which prevent normal vibration, causing higher pitched voices that sound thin. And the transformations in the respiratory system and chest mean we have less power behind our voices.

Why does my voice sound so different in recordings?

The voice you hear is filtered through your own body. What you hear in the recordings is what everyone else hears. That’s number one. The quality of your voice may be very bright, and if you have a higher register, even note for note you singing with a bass or alto, you will “sound” higher.

How does speed affect the sound of a voice?

The higher the voice, the higher the frequency i.e. the faster the wave oscillates in a given time. All you are doing by speeding up the recording is making the oscillations faster so the voice sounds higher.

Why do some people have a hard time with their voices?

People who suffer from weakened, breathy voices often become ashamed of how they sound and cringe when asked to repeat themselves over and over. These people then avoid socialization, leading to less vocal exercising.

How can I make my voice sound higher in music?

The only way to make a recording sound higher is to apply a process that changes the pitch. Plugins like autotune do this in very subtle ways to correct pitch problems. On the other hand, maybe you don’t mean high. Maybe you mean that your voice sounds thin and lacking in middle to low frequencies.