Baubles, buckys, and beads
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A reminiscence about a lecture by R. Buckminster Fuller serves as the jumping point for a series of predictions concerning the potential audio applications of buckyballs, the carbon structures named for Fuller. Predictions about uses for synthetic diamonds and tungsten disulphide are also made.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1993
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Backfield in motion
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True binaural recording of natural sounds as heard by a person in motion is rendered impossible by the fact that the recorded sound when played back cannot capture the motion of the recorder. A self-congratulatory musing on being selected one of the ten best audio journalists is included.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1992
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A matter of scale
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Compact disc reissues are reviving the brand names of several long-defunct or merged companies such as RCA Victor and Mercury. The history of classical music recording shows an ever-growing number of small companies expanding consumers' choices by thousands of discs each month.
Publication Name: Audio
Subject: Music
ISSN: 0004-752X
Year: 1995
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