This post discusses sound levels (loudness) in public places and on the radio. It is partly a rant based on what I take to be carelessness in setting or maintaining levels, but is also a discussion about aspects of sound levels that I think are important for anyone working in sound to know, including how…
PAPERS-4: Abstract Sound Objects to Expand the Vocabulary of Sound Design for Visual and Theatrical Media
As I looked through older published papers of mine I realized that several went into depth on topics that I have only touched upon, if at all, in my recent blog posts. Most of these were done for scholarly conferences (and reflect a scholarly writing style required of this kind of work). This paper was…
PAPERS -3: Teaching Contemplative Listening in an Age of Sonic Overload
As I looked through older published papers of mine I realized that several went into depth on topics that I have only touched upon, if at all, in my recent blog posts. Most of these were done for scholarly conferences (and reflect a scholarly writing style required of this kind of work). This paper was…
PAPERS-1: Simultaneity and Polyphony in Speech Based Audio Art
As I looked through older published papers of mine I realized that several went into depth on topics that I have only touched upon, if at all, in my recent blog posts. Most of these were done for scholarly conferences (and reflect a scholarly writing style required of this kind of work) and were peer…
INTRODUCTION TO AMBISONICS
I have gotten behind in my blog posts recently because I have been very busy. One of the most interesting things keeping me busy is discovering ambisonic recording. As a recordist who often records live concerts (mostly classical), this is a near-ideal way to record without spending a huge amount of time on setup and…
