Surround Finds Its Sugar Daddy
There are two kinds of audio professionals working today: those who work in surround, and those who will be
Apr 19, 2005, 12:54
Using Dolby E
With the increased demand for multichannel program delivery through broadcast satellite and digital cable networks, Dolby E has recently become more important than ever. But while the technology has been around for some time now, not all engineers fully understand its capabilities or operation.
Apr 19, 2005, 11:55
Inside Turner Studios
Turner Studios in Atlanta upgraded two postproduction sound design rooms for surround sound last year in response to the facility’s increased 5.1 workload. Located on the Techwood campus, the studio facilities provide comprehensive production and postproduction services to the Turner entertainment networks, of TBS, Inc.
Apr 19, 2005, 11:36
A State of Graceland
Frank Filipetti turns audio detective to mix Paul Simon’s classic in surround.
Jan 4, 2005, 15:15
Sound Travels...
With the versatility of sound tools available to them today, feature film sound designers have many options open to them regarding where they work. Perhaps none exemplifies this than sound designer Wade Wilson, who works in a small space at home as well as in large soundstage before the product hits the masses. How does he keep his mix consistent from room to room?
Jan 4, 2005, 15:10
The Practical 5.1 Web Codec
With the Internet becoming an increasingly important delivery medium for music and moving images it was only a matter of time before the emergence of a practicable 5.1 Web codec. At Surround 2004, David Frerichs, VP and U.S. general manager of Coding Technologies, presents the company’s aacPlus audio compression software and host demonstrations of its Webcasting capabilities.
Sep 30, 2004, 12:41
Peter Frampton: Sound Advice on 5.1
Peter Frampton knows a thing or two about sound. That may not be the most obvious factoid in his biography, but it’s as accurate as him having a solid run as the world’s most popular rock star and being the reigning teen idol in the wake of the mega-success of 1976’s Frampton Comes Alive (over eight million copies sold, 10 weeks atop the pop chart).
Sep 30, 2004, 12:39
Sequel Sounds
There’s a lot riding on Spider-Man 2. The film’s predecessor, the first installment of what could potentially become one of the most successful franchises ever, sits at number 5 on the all-time domestic box office list, having grossed over $405 million (nearly $809 million worldwide).
Jul 4, 2004, 12:19
Genex Audio GX9000 and GX9048
Genex Audio’s duo of powerful “next-generation” digital recorders are capable of handling both high-resolution PCM and DSD audio. Combining a collaborative effort with Sony and Phillips, direct customer feedback, and their own experience, Genex has delivered a platform that provides audio professionals with enormous flexibility.
Jul 4, 2004, 12:17
The end of Surround
An editorial was on a local radio program called “On the Beat” on KCRW-FM, one of the L.A. local NPR affiliates, on Feb. 11.1 Called “The Finer Points of New Music Configurations,” if this consultant to the music industry is right, the editorial stated that it’s curtains for us folks. Given the modern world, you don’t have to take my word for it: you can hear her say the things I quote in this article with a RealOne Player. She wrapped up with, “I expect these two formats [SACD and DVD-A] will go the way of the [sic] Betamax, the [sic] quad sound, the DCC, and the DAT. Built by executives, and voted down by consumers.” Well her grammar isn’t too good -- since when did Betamax and quad take the article -- but does she score points?
Apr 4, 2004, 13:34
