If you encounter an unwanted sonic error scratch in a system:
| Parameter | Typical value / description | |-----------|-----------------------------| | Duration | 10 ms to 500 ms (can loop infinitely) | | Frequency content | Wideband, often 2 kHz – 18 kHz peak | | Amplitude | Often near 0 dBFS (clipping possible) | | Waveform shape | Discontinuous jumps, square-like fragments | | Perceptual quality | Harsh, metallic, “scratchy,” irritating | sonic error scratch