JioHotstar is not improving the sound quality of the stump mic.
A stump mic is a very crucial part for cricket matches, it catches the sound graph while the decision review system declares the decision.
Also Read – OTT in Trouble: Premium Price, Outdated Sound?
Cricket fans across the world, stay tuned in to experience the thrill of the game and the sound of the ball hitting the bat.
However, for many audiences watching cricket on JioHotstar has been a problem lately.
Also Read – Amazon’s Prime Day Exposed: Are We Being Fooled?
The experience is being overpowered by one crucial problem.
The bat touching the ball sound captured by the stump mic is simply too harsh to handle.
Also Read – JioHotstar Ruined Test Cricket? Why Fans Furious?
Every time the ball strikes the bat, the sound echoes with a weird shaking audio.
This excessively bad audio ruins the fun quality of the game, making it feel rather artificial.
Viewers have taken to social media to express their irritation and frustration for the longest time now.
Pointing out how this small technical problem affects the overall ambiance of the match. Which needs to be improved.
It’s not just casual fans complaining, true cricket lovers who appreciate every single sound of the sport are also finding this irritating.
With the broadcasting technology reaching new levels everyday, it is surprising that such an essential part of the viewing experience has been overlooked.
Cricket boards like BCCI and along with streaming platforms like JioHotstar, need to take immediate action to enhance the stump mic audio quality.
Because when it comes to cricket, every sound matters.
