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The BBC sound archives expands with 33,000 samples for free

BBC have expanded their sound archives, which now contain over 33,000 samples which can be downloaded for free.The archives – which was originally opened back in 2018 – has more than doubled within the last six years and is now completely free to access. The samples range from the sound of hands being washed in a bucket to the sound of the roaring crowd at the 1989 FA Final Cup as well as the backing noise of a group of people sitting around a bonfire.The extensive sample library dates back to the 1920s and features soundbites recorded at the BBC’s studios as well as sounds taken in the field, all over the world.
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Oscars 2022 fans rage over tech blunders as show is ripped off air and sound is 'poor'
The Oscars 2022 has kept fans impressed and entertained for the most part, but after a series of technical blunders viewers have been forced to complain.While the event has been up to its usual impressive standard when it comes to the red carpet and the lavish award show and hilarious hosts, the technical side hasn't been quite as strong.Viewers started to notice some minor blunders from both performances and from the hosts appearing on the stage to present the show.After a performance of Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno - which had fans up in arms - viewers couldn't hold their thoughts back any longer.Some fans spotted that the performance of We Don't Talk About Bruno seemed quiet from the performers' side of it, complaining that you could hear the audience over the microphones.Elsewhere, others stated that the "mix" was not balanced enough in the track which "ruined" the song.An unexpected collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion also sent viewers wild with many complaining that some of their favourite aspects of the track was skipped over entirely.After the performance the show was hit with even more technical blunders as the show was ripped off air for UK viewers watching the streaming service on Now TV. The first screen blunder came after Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock, with one fan writing: "And now my screen went all black? What's going on?" While another said: "Twice the feed has been cut.
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