I. Background on surround sound The first commercially multichannel sound formats were developed in the early 1950s for movie theaters. Even when TV, radio, and phonographs were still mono, some ...

Streaming has made it easier than ever to listen to music. If you have a smartphone or computer, you quite literally have access to tens of millions of tracks. All you have to do is open an app, pick ...

Vinyl records have spun their way back into popularity over the past decade, with music enthusiasts purchasing $1.2 billion worth of records in 2022 alone from their favorite artists, according to the ...

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The Focusrite Vocaster Studio is an excellent all-in-one solution for beginner podcasters and content creators. The intuitive features and easy-to-understand interface make the Vocaster Studio a ...

With everything you need to start recording in one handy package, the M-Audio M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack is a great option for beginners. The interface is good quality and the mic and headphones are ...

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Starting a podcast is easy. Making one that actually sounds good is another story entirely. We can't help much with the bigger problems facing would-be podcasters — finding a good topic and getting ...

Despite it's highly capable tool set, GarageBand is widely thought of as Apple's beginner audio recording software. Logic Pro X is the company's option for more advanced users. While the latter app ...