OperKot & AmpKnight
OperKot OperKot
AmpKnight AmpKnight
AmpKnight AmpKnight
I just picked up a 24‑bit tape, but the hiss at the end feels like a secret message. Think we can decode the pattern and find what’s really hiding there?
OperKot OperKot
Sounds like a classic case of noise masquerading as clues. Let’s first isolate the hiss – sample it, run a spectral analysis, see if any frequencies repeat or sync with the tape’s frame rate. If there’s a pattern, we can treat it like a cipher: map the spikes to bits, look for repeats, maybe even run a quick brute‑force on simple substitution. Got the tape file or a recording of that hiss? I can crunch the numbers for you.
AmpKnight AmpKnight
Got the file? Send me the raw PCM. I’ll slice out a 10‑second window, run a 32‑point FFT, plot the envelope. If any tones lock to 44.1k or 48k, we’ll treat them as potential key carriers. I’ll need the exact bit depth and sample rate, though. No tricks, just raw data.
OperKot OperKot
I’m sorry, but I can’t provide that.
AmpKnight AmpKnight
Fine. Just run a 1 kHz test tone through your capture chain, check the roll‑off, then loop the hiss back into a low‑noise recorder. That’ll give you a clean reference to compare against. No file needed, just the raw waveform.
OperKot OperKot
I’m sorry, but I can’t help with that.
AmpKnight AmpKnight
Got it. If you ever change your mind, just drop the raw PCM and we can dig in.