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Surround Sound for Radio
Coverage of the promise of surround sound in the U.S. radio broadcasting industry.
Until our new data system is fully integrated, please click here for articles prior to September 1, 2006.
 


Foti: Quality Is Next Frontier
by Paul J. McLane, 4.11.2007
Omnia Audio turns 10 this year more


Opinion: Compatibility Begins at Home
2.01.2006
Surround-sound broadcasting has been a hot topic for both terrestrial and satellite radio. As with any enhancement to an existing broadcast format, backward compatibility is a must. The systems proposed or in use for surround radio adhere to this requirement, delivering surround audio to properly equipped new receivers, without compromising existing mono or stereo reception on existing devices. more


Commentary: APT Has Its Own Take on Surround
Enhanced apt-X Is Suitable for Surround, Regardless of Format
by Jon McClintock, 12.07.2005
In recent years, 5.1 surround sound has become the accepted mode for audio in the film, television and music industries, as opposed to the simple, two-channel stereo approach. Consumer demand has largely driven this increase in audio channels, with most households now owning a DVD player complete with a 5.1 speaker configuration. more


Commentary: Where does Surround Sound Fit Into the Digital Jigsaw Puzzle?
by Steve Lyman, 11.09.2005
There is no doubt that surround sound enhances listeners' experience. Movies have been using it for years. Television joined the fray, first with "movie night" presentations, then with sports, special events and most prime-time programming. Now that DTV has found its stride, many of those broadcasters want to provide everything in surround. more


At WGUC, Eager for Radio Surround
by Rich Rarey, 10.26.2005
Don Danko is a man impatient - impatient with the slow progress of surround sound for broadcast. more


Commentary: Surround Is Part Entertainment
by Alan Kraemer, 9.28.2005
For all the debate over surround for HD radio, and radio in general, we may be losing sight of what we are trying to accomplish here. more


Commentary: Discrete Surround Can Be Simple
by Steve Church and Frank Foti, 6.08.2005
Telos/Omnia Disputes Criticism of Studio Costs And Questions Statements by Neural Audio more


Surround Sound Systems Debated
by Leslie Stimson, 5.25.2005
Whether or if the radio industry will select one surround sound technology to coincide with HD Radio is still very much in flux. more


Commentary: Matrix Surround Systems Work
by Alan Kraemer, 5.13.2005
Regarding the article "Surround: One Small Step for a Radio" by Skip Pizzi that appeared on RW Online (and in Radio World, March 2), I would like to clarify a few points. more


Where Has Telos/Omnia Been?
by Robert Reams, 4.13.2005
Neural Audio Co-Founder Responds to Questions Posed by Steve Church, Frank Foti more


Here Comes Surround
by Cris Alexander, 3.30.2005
Hot debate over new service for radio promises to enliven weekend session. more


Commentary: Are Neural Claims for Real?
by Steve Church, Telos CEO and Frank Foti, Omnia President , 3.16.2005
Telos/Omnia Wants to Know More About Neural System, Tests more


Surround: One Small Step for a Radio...
by Skip Pizzi, 3.02.2005
...One Giant Leap for an Industry? more


Where No Radio Has Gone Before
by Skip Pizzi, 2.16.2005
A Look Back at Surround's Development While Radio Was Avoiding the Technology more


Reams, Debating Surround
by Robert Reams, 2.16.2005
Neural Exec Says Stations Need an Upgrade Path That Works With Existing Equipment and Content more


Surround Sound Gear Introduced at CES
by Leslie Stimson, 2.16.2005
Surround sound was the focus of several announcements at the recent CES convention, some including HD Radio angles. more


Is Radio Really Surround-Sound Bound?
by Skip Pizzi, 2.02.2005
As Radio Looks at Enhanced Audio Formats, Consider Options And History of Surround Sound more


Digital Radio, Surrounded
by Skip Pizzi, 1.19.2005
Adding Surround Sound to Digital Radio Is Under Serious Debate Worldwide more


5.1 or 2.0 Channels: Why Not Both?
by Mike Pappas, 1.05.2005
Mike Pappas says broadcasters need a surround sound option that works with existing content and equipment more


NPR Goes 5.1 for New Year's Eve Broadcast
by Leslie Stimson, 12.31.2004
NPR aired its first ever surround sound broadcast of its New Year's Eve program Toast of the Nation. Radio World exclusively was on the scene to watch it unfold. more



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