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analogue to digital and back again

  • Sing into a microphone - then turn that signal to ones and zeros - then pump it through the speakers.

    Are you still listening to analogue?

    Yes, you are listening to sound waves. No, you are not listening to the original recording - which has now been digitally altered (some say corrupted).

    So, how do producers get around this nasty obstacle?

    By gathering the most number of ones and zeros that they can possible handle - this is known as BIT RATE. The higher the bit rate, the better the music sounds. A few years ago, 16 bit was the standard for all digital audio production - primarily because CDs could only handle 16 bit - this is still true. However, when producers pushed for higher digital bit rates, the number of points at which the sound waves were sampled increased, ultimately creating a better recording.

  • Friday, December 12th, 2008 | Posted in Global Broadcast | No Comments »

shontelle remix contest on jamglue.com

Pre-loaded iPod killer rumors are abound

  • Several companies are now looking into releasing portable devises pre-loaded with entire catalogues of music. More than likely, mega-mobile companies such as Nokia will beat everyone to the punch by working with independent catalogue aggregators for licensing.

    Although, similar plans are emerging from the Experimental Division Nashville – the media group is reporting that its massive independent catalogue (nearly 10,000 songs) will soon be available on an undisclosed mobile device – and for well under a hundred bucks.

    …stay tuned to this bat channel…

  • Monday, March 10th, 2008 | Posted in Audio Online, Featured Labels, Global Broadcast, Special Features | No Comments »

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terrestrial radio vs. satellite and digital resources

  • Patrick Walsh, CFO of Indianapolis based AM/FM giant Emmis Communications, is playing down the impact that satellite radio is having on terrestrial radio – Walsh describes satellite broadcasting as a niche business that will have no measurable effect on terrestrial radio as a whole. Walsh’s comments are primarily based upon Emmis’ opinion that as long the public is buying into the popular music markets, terrestrial radio will continue to lead the broadcast industry. Although, deep down inside, the entire terrestrial radio industry fully understands the threat that commercial AM/FM faces due to the growing popularity of satellite radio combined with the digital music market and its applications.

    Although it is currently estimated that over 90% of Americans listen daily to FM/AM radio, with most of that market controlled by the major labels and fueled by commercial interests, the public is aggressively seeking alternatives - And - with nearly a million iPods sold thus-far in America in 2007, and projections for digital music sales skyrocketing, it is blatantly apparent that by 2010, the commercially driven FM/AM marketplace will succumb to the awesome fury of “personal choice” – a concept that the terrestrial radio industry has scoffed at for decades.  

    I mean, really, who actually wants to sit and listen to 15 minutes of commercials just for the off-chance that the computer at the radio station will actually play the ONE decent song it has in rotation? 

  • Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 | Posted in Global Broadcast, Special Features | 1 Comment »
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