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RCA Recordings of the CSO and Fritz Reiner

Those of you who enjoy quality recordings of symphonic music are likely aware of the high regard for the RCA recordings made in the 1950’s.

Putting a Costume on a Theatre

Greg Miller gives us a glimpse into a day in the life of an acoustics consultant:

Why do some concert spaces excite you?

Just seconds after a concert begins, we know whether a performance will be exciting or not

Audio & Video Systems – The design process

If you are thinking about purchasing a new AV system, this series of posts will help you understand what is involved in the overall design and construction process—and show you how to interact with your project. We begin with what is normally the initial endeavor for any project: Programming. (more…)

It’s time to drop “Drop the needle.”

In our second in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses the use of technology in music school classrooms. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. (more…)

Experts Listening:  On listening with the musicians

Chris Kusek brings us his installment of “Experts Listening:”
Recently I had the joy of seeing one of my favorite musical groups – Ingrid Michaelson and her band – live at the Park West. The Park West is very much a preferred venue of mine to hear music in an intimate setting. (more…)

Practice rooms made perfect

As the first in a series of posts about results from our Collegiate Music Facility Information Project, Byron Harrison of TALASKE discusses how practice rooms can be more perfect. The observations and comments noted are based on responses from 78 schools. (more…)

Experts Listening:  Part 4

Next up in our recurring series “Experts Listening,” Aaron Downey, Senior Audio Consultant, tells us how he evaluates the sound in performance spaces and how sound engages him (or not) in live performance: (more…)