ZX Spectrum +3 Sound Distortion Analysis and Fix
We revisit the Sinclair ZX Spectrum +3 we fixed a few weeks ago and we attempt to improve the quality of the sound output. We compare the sound the AY chip produces on the Spectrum +3 to the Spectrum +2. We record some test sounds and compare the sound waves produced on the two computers.
We look at the sound amplifier circuit on the +3 and attempt to make sense out of it. We look at the AY signal and the amplified signal with an oscilloscope. Then we model the amplifier on a circuit simulator and attempt to fix the clipping problem.
Finally, we make a few minor changes to the +3 sound amplifier and run some tests.
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Links:
Original Spectrum +3 amplifier circuit: http://tinyurl.com/vmtcsaq
Fixed amplifier circuit (similar to Spectrum +2): http://tinyurl.com/qu4kx68
Music:
Glider Rider https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry...
Astro Marine Corps (AMC) https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry...
Cybernoid https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry...
BASIC programs:
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Additional music by nene https://opengameart.org/content/theme...
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