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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
Hi:
I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. When I was a kid, I used to play NES [Nintendo Entertainment System] on my TV. The NES required channel 3 to be used. I would use channel 4. On channel 4, the image of the video game was there [albeit hazy and B&W], the music of the game was not there. Instead I heard the strange sounds [resembling heterodynes] and -- to a much smaller extent -- the audio the was on whatever was being shown on channel 4 [e.g. NBC news]. When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade, the schoolbus I was in used to have a CB radio. Whenever someone on the other end said anything on the CB radio, the reception was accompanied by the sounds resembling heterodynes. I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) http://www.answers.com/heterodyne&r=67 Heterodyning in the human brain "Heterodyning is not confined to electrical signals, but can occur in any medium where signals of different frequencies are mixed, such as sound vibrations in the aircraft engine example given above. The human brain heterodynes stereo signals; by playing two tones with different frequencies (or the same audio with different phases), a beat frequency called a binaural beat is produced inside the brain." "Some people claim that this phenomenon can be used to alter their brain wave frequencies. As the human ear cannot detect the low frequencies required for this phenomenon, a pair of higher frequency tones must be used. The brain wave frequencies range from 1 to 30 Hz or so, while the ear is sensitive to no signal lower than 20 Hz. (For example, a 102 Hz signal mixed with a 100 Hz signal will produce a beat frequency of 2 Hz, the difference of the two; but its tone will sound like 101 Hz, the average of the two. One would hear a 101 Hz tone with an amplitude (or volume) which oscillates twice per second. While a 2 Hz non-heterodyne signal could be produced, it would be impossible to hear.) Optical stimulation is usually more successful, as much more of the human brain is devoted to processing visual information, and it can utilize amplitude modulation, rather than beat frequency. Stimulation in this manner can produce changes in consciousness, as different brain wave frequencies are associated with unique states of mind. Epileptics and people otherwise sensitive to flashing lights should use caution with any brain wave stimulation technique." Regards, Radium |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote:
I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. I think you're it Sparky. Real radios don't whine. |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotionalfeeling
Now we know what Coast to Coast operates on,,,, it's heterodynes and
there are a lot of heterodyne kooks out there.Fortunately,when C to C hits the unheterodyned air ways around here at midnight,I am usually getting my beauty sleep. cuhulin |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote:
I've always liked heterdynes, especially when I zero-beat one. bob k5qwg Hi: I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. When I was a kid, I used to play NES [Nintendo Entertainment System] on my TV. The NES required channel 3 to be used. I would use channel 4. On channel 4, the image of the video game was there [albeit hazy and B&W], the music of the game was not there. Instead I heard the strange sounds [resembling heterodynes] and -- to a much smaller extent -- the audio the was on whatever was being shown on channel 4 [e.g. NBC news]. When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade, the schoolbus I was in used to have a CB radio. Whenever someone on the other end said anything on the CB radio, the reception was accompanied by the sounds resembling heterodynes. I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) http://www.answers.com/heterodyne&r=67 Heterodyning in the human brain "Heterodyning is not confined to electrical signals, but can occur in any medium where signals of different frequencies are mixed, such as sound vibrations in the aircraft engine example given above. The human brain heterodynes stereo signals; by playing two tones with different frequencies (or the same audio with different phases), a beat frequency called a binaural beat is produced inside the brain." "Some people claim that this phenomenon can be used to alter their brain wave frequencies. As the human ear cannot detect the low frequencies required for this phenomenon, a pair of higher frequency tones must be used. The brain wave frequencies range from 1 to 30 Hz or so, while the ear is sensitive to no signal lower than 20 Hz. (For example, a 102 Hz signal mixed with a 100 Hz signal will produce a beat frequency of 2 Hz, the difference of the two; but its tone will sound like 101 Hz, the average of the two. One would hear a 101 Hz tone with an amplitude (or volume) which oscillates twice per second. While a 2 Hz non-heterodyne signal could be produced, it would be impossible to hear.) Optical stimulation is usually more successful, as much more of the human brain is devoted to processing visual information, and it can utilize amplitude modulation, rather than beat frequency. Stimulation in this manner can produce changes in consciousness, as different brain wave frequencies are associated with unique states of mind. Epileptics and people otherwise sensitive to flashing lights should use caution with any brain wave stimulation technique." Regards, Radium |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
Bob Miller wrote: On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote: I've always liked heterdynes, especially when I zero-beat one. I like them too yet I feel wierd and scared when I hear them. Heterodynes give a mystical feeling. bob k5qwg Hi: I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. When I was a kid, I used to play NES [Nintendo Entertainment System] on my TV. The NES required channel 3 to be used. I would use channel 4. On channel 4, the image of the video game was there [albeit hazy and B&W], the music of the game was not there. Instead I heard the strange sounds [resembling heterodynes] and -- to a much smaller extent -- the audio the was on whatever was being shown on channel 4 [e.g. NBC news]. When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade, the schoolbus I was in used to have a CB radio. Whenever someone on the other end said anything on the CB radio, the reception was accompanied by the sounds resembling heterodynes. I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) http://www.answers.com/heterodyne&r=67 Heterodyning in the human brain "Heterodyning is not confined to electrical signals, but can occur in any medium where signals of different frequencies are mixed, such as sound vibrations in the aircraft engine example given above. The human brain heterodynes stereo signals; by playing two tones with different frequencies (or the same audio with different phases), a beat frequency called a binaural beat is produced inside the brain." "Some people claim that this phenomenon can be used to alter their brain wave frequencies. As the human ear cannot detect the low frequencies required for this phenomenon, a pair of higher frequency tones must be used. The brain wave frequencies range from 1 to 30 Hz or so, while the ear is sensitive to no signal lower than 20 Hz. (For example, a 102 Hz signal mixed with a 100 Hz signal will produce a beat frequency of 2 Hz, the difference of the two; but its tone will sound like 101 Hz, the average of the two. One would hear a 101 Hz tone with an amplitude (or volume) which oscillates twice per second. While a 2 Hz non-heterodyne signal could be produced, it would be impossible to hear.) Optical stimulation is usually more successful, as much more of the human brain is devoted to processing visual information, and it can utilize amplitude modulation, rather than beat frequency. Stimulation in this manner can produce changes in consciousness, as different brain wave frequencies are associated with unique states of mind. Epileptics and people otherwise sensitive to flashing lights should use caution with any brain wave stimulation technique." Regards, Radium |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
On 12 Sep 2006 10:37:07 -0700, "Radium" wrote:
Bob Miller wrote: On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote: I've always liked heterdynes, especially when I zero-beat one. I like them too yet I feel wierd and scared when I hear them. Heterodynes give a mystical feeling. If you get Turner Classic Movies, watch for the 1956 sci-fi "Forbidden Planet." Early Moog-ish soundtrack -- musical heterdynes, of sorts. bob k5qwg bob k5qwg Hi: I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. When I was a kid, I used to play NES [Nintendo Entertainment System] on my TV. The NES required channel 3 to be used. I would use channel 4. On channel 4, the image of the video game was there [albeit hazy and B&W], the music of the game was not there. Instead I heard the strange sounds [resembling heterodynes] and -- to a much smaller extent -- the audio the was on whatever was being shown on channel 4 [e.g. NBC news]. When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade, the schoolbus I was in used to have a CB radio. Whenever someone on the other end said anything on the CB radio, the reception was accompanied by the sounds resembling heterodynes. I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) http://www.answers.com/heterodyne&r=67 Heterodyning in the human brain "Heterodyning is not confined to electrical signals, but can occur in any medium where signals of different frequencies are mixed, such as sound vibrations in the aircraft engine example given above. The human brain heterodynes stereo signals; by playing two tones with different frequencies (or the same audio with different phases), a beat frequency called a binaural beat is produced inside the brain." "Some people claim that this phenomenon can be used to alter their brain wave frequencies. As the human ear cannot detect the low frequencies required for this phenomenon, a pair of higher frequency tones must be used. The brain wave frequencies range from 1 to 30 Hz or so, while the ear is sensitive to no signal lower than 20 Hz. (For example, a 102 Hz signal mixed with a 100 Hz signal will produce a beat frequency of 2 Hz, the difference of the two; but its tone will sound like 101 Hz, the average of the two. One would hear a 101 Hz tone with an amplitude (or volume) which oscillates twice per second. While a 2 Hz non-heterodyne signal could be produced, it would be impossible to hear.) Optical stimulation is usually more successful, as much more of the human brain is devoted to processing visual information, and it can utilize amplitude modulation, rather than beat frequency. Stimulation in this manner can produce changes in consciousness, as different brain wave frequencies are associated with unique states of mind. Epileptics and people otherwise sensitive to flashing lights should use caution with any brain wave stimulation technique." Regards, Radium |
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Slightly OT -- Why do homodynes cause an eerie emotional feeling
"Radium" wrote I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. .... When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade... I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. That ain't notin'. Try takin' care of a cryin' baby. primordial hint Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) One dyne is equal to exactly 10-5 newtons. Do you listen to Homodynes? |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
"Radium" wrote in
ups.com: Hi: I notice when I listen to heterodynes on the AM radio, I get a feeling of both fear and enjoyment. I find the heterodyne to give me a very strange emotional feeling that I can't describe. When I was a kid, I used to play NES [Nintendo Entertainment System] on my TV. The NES required channel 3 to be used. I would use channel 4. On channel 4, the image of the video game was there [albeit hazy and B&W], the music of the game was not there. Instead I heard the strange sounds [resembling heterodynes] and -- to a much smaller extent -- the audio the was on whatever was being shown on channel 4 [e.g. NBC news]. When I was in the second half of my 1st-grade, the schoolbus I was in used to have a CB radio. Whenever someone on the other end said anything on the CB radio, the reception was accompanied by the sounds resembling heterodynes. I would get so scared when I heard them. I don't know why I get so emotional when I hear those sounds. I am curious as to whether I am the only one who feels this way when listening to heterodynes and similar sounds. Perhaps there is an unconscious association with heterodynes and emergencies, since most police, firefighters, and other emergency services often communicate with radios which often experience heterodynes. The heterodyne maybe high or low pitched but either way it gives me the same scary yet enjoyable feeling. Maybe its those binaural beats in the brain resulting from heterodyning within the central nervous system :-) http://www.answers.com/heterodyne&r=67 Heterodyning in the human brain "Heterodyning is not confined to electrical signals, but can occur in any medium where signals of different frequencies are mixed, such as sound vibrations in the aircraft engine example given above. The human brain heterodynes stereo signals; by playing two tones with different frequencies (or the same audio with different phases), a beat frequency called a binaural beat is produced inside the brain." "Some people claim that this phenomenon can be used to alter their brain wave frequencies. As the human ear cannot detect the low frequencies required for this phenomenon, a pair of higher frequency tones must be used. The brain wave frequencies range from 1 to 30 Hz or so, while the ear is sensitive to no signal lower than 20 Hz. (For example, a 102 Hz signal mixed with a 100 Hz signal will produce a beat frequency of 2 Hz, the difference of the two; but its tone will sound like 101 Hz, the average of the two. One would hear a 101 Hz tone with an amplitude (or volume) which oscillates twice per second. While a 2 Hz non-heterodyne signal could be produced, it would be impossible to hear.) Optical stimulation is usually more successful, as much more of the human brain is devoted to processing visual information, and it can utilize amplitude modulation, rather than beat frequency. Stimulation in this manner can produce changes in consciousness, as different brain wave frequencies are associated with unique states of mind. Epileptics and people otherwise sensitive to flashing lights should use caution with any brain wave stimulation technique." Regards, Radium You need to hang around until the guy that records secret voices off the back of his scanner shows back up and ask him. But the only radio whining I'm familier with is the whining you hear from people that own Grundigs and Eton's. Sc |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
On 12 Sep 2006 10:37:07 -0700, "Radium" wrote:
Bob Miller wrote: On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote: I've always liked heterdynes, especially when I zero-beat one. I like them too yet I feel wierd and scared when I hear them. Heterodynes give a mystical feeling. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin |
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Slightly OT -- Why do heterodyne cause an eerie emotional feeling
David wrote: On 12 Sep 2006 10:37:07 -0700, "Radium" wrote: Bob Miller wrote: On 11 Sep 2006 22:23:55 -0700, "Radium" wrote: I've always liked heterdynes, especially when I zero-beat one. I like them too yet I feel wierd and scared when I hear them. Heterodynes give a mystical feeling. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin Yup. The Theremin does go well with Sci-Fi movies. If the frequency difference is exactly that of notes [white keys] C and D and both these frequencies are played exactly together, they sound like the high-pitched sine-wave tones played on the Emergency Broadcasting System. |