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Volume mismatch

space2ground1 · 2014-02-10 18:48:16

I've spotted a problem when I play mp4 videos on my mac. With the default QuickTime programme, I can't hear the video very well, even at max volume. If I play it through VLC player (I'm not a huge fan of that) I can play it at a much louder volume. Is there some reason why the default programmes on the mac don't play at a…

10-02-2014 07:48PM

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space2ground1

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I've spotted a problem when I play mp4 videos on my mac. With the default QuickTime programme, I can't hear the video very well, even at max volume. If I play it through VLC player (I'm not a huge fan of that) I can play it at a much louder volume.

Is there some reason why the default programmes on the mac don't play at a higher volume? Better still is there a way to change the default volume in QuickTime? Thanks !

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#2 10-02-2014 11:56PM

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VLC can boost the volume up to 200% of normal, so that may be a factor...

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