StereoToMono

StereoToMono

This extension monofies the currently playing video or audio source with a single click on the extension button.

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What is StereoToMono?
StereoToMono is a handy Chrome extension designed to convert stereo sound into mono from any video or audio currently ongoing on the supported pages. By blending contents of left and right speakers, it enables users to hear the same sound from both inputs, making it useful when the stereo sound leans heavily towards one side or to simply enjoy audio through a single speaker. The extension is activated with a simple click and a page reload allows for a sound reset.
Stats
By: no9
Users: 3,000+
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-08-03)
Creation date: 2022-09-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size: 70.11K
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Summary

The StereoToMono extension is useful if you want to listen to the video or audio you are currently watching in mono. It combines the left speaker's content with the right speaker's and vice versa, so you effectively hear the same sound from both speakers. This can be helpful when the stereo image in the video is unbalanced, heavily leaning to the right or left, suffers from phase correlation issues, or you simply want to hear the entire audio using only one speaker.

It works on both video and audio elements on pages that support this feature. The extension is activated by clicking the left mouse button on its icon. For a full sound reset after adjusting the volume with the extension, it is recommended to reload the page.

Known issues:

  • On some pages, it is not possible to adjust the stereo image of the played elements. This is due to how the specific page is designed.
  • On some pages, when clicking on the extension button, the browser may mute the sound. This is due to the security configuration of the specific page or the server it is hosted on and unfortunately cannot be detected from the extension's point of view.

If you find this extension useful, you may consider supporting the author with a donation of any amount. Check the menu by right-clicking the extension button.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Works as intended
  • Solves unbalanced audio
  • Easy to use
  • Useful for YouTube videos with bad audio
Cons
  • Needs to fully close and reopen Chrome for it to work
  • No documentation or user interface explanation
  • May not work for all users
Most mentioned
  • Works as intended
  • Refresh the page after installation
  • Useful for YouTube videos with bad audio
Recent reviews
Works as intended. My prof recorded his lectures in stereo but his voice was only on one channel so this app made those lectures bearable to listen. (you need to restart chrome to make it work)👍
by Brave Little Tomato Brave Little Tomato, 2024-06-16

by Yusuf Gezmis Yusuf Gezmis, 2024-06-02

cumple su funcion y es muy simple de usar.
by Matias Palomo Matias Palomo, 2024-05-24
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Safety
Risk impact

StereoToMono is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

StereoToMono has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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