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Past meetings of the Society |
Subject: 17.3 Channels of Audio + Large Screen Video, 6-Channel DVD Audio Featured Guests: Dr. Richard Goldwater, Psychiatrist and Serious Audiophile Our November meeting will be held at the home of Richard Goldwater, long-time BAS member and former co-host of Shop Talk. At the meeting, Goldwater will demonstrate and explain why he prefers 17.3 channels of discretely derived audio, the advantages of DVD Audio vs. 5.1 vs. AC-3 5.1, SCAD, and you will have an opportunity to view Sony's best 3-tube, big screen TV. My sessions with sound and pictures demonstrate that it's true, hi-definition video/pictures do make the audio sound better. Even though I have been privileged to attend many CES grand presentations all proclaiming the advantages of multi-channel sound (DVD Audio, SACD, 5.1, etc.), it was Richard's presentation that taught me the most about 'envelopment', the missing element in stereo's 2-channel presentation. Envelopment captures the essence of the hall's character and the sense of 'space' that surrounds the listener. David Griesinger, Lexicon Corporation, has lectured the BAS on how to get it and maintains that it can only be maximized through the multi-channel approach. Goldwater has 17.3 channels of speakers placed meticulously around the room. He has so many remote controls that a large, nearby coffee table cannot hold them all. BAS members are encouraged to bring along their favorite CD and DVD movie. After the BAS 'Open Session,' groups will be directed to the listening room where their CD will be played back after various multi-channel formats are demonstrated. Afterward, Richard will explain the room's great sound treatment and why he needs bass speakers the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. Don't forget to read The President's Message HERE (or click the button on the left menu)! BAS FUTURE MEETINGS Click on the MEETINGS button for more info. December 2001 - White Elephant Sale March 2002 - Victor Campos OTHER FUTURE MEETINGS of Audio interest AES MEETINGS AES 111th Convention, New York City, Nov 30 - Dec 3 ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA Ed.note: in case anyone is able to attend the Surround Pro 2001 conference in Los Angeles on December 7-8, it promises to be a very enlightening time. Last year's special [Sony] Demo of Joni Mitchell was so astonishing it had a room full of grown men nearly in tears, and the lectures have a certain intimacy and 1:1 feeling that is lacking in the larger conferences, such as NAB, CES, etc. For more info, click HERE. |
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