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Convention Paper

Why Stereo? The Philosophy of Multi-Channel Recording of Music

Authors: McKnight, John G.

AES Convention 11 · Paper 120 · October 1959

Abstract

Two effects which contribute greatly to our enjoyment of live music are the ability to locate the source of the sound (stereophony) and the feeling of being in a good concert hall (ambiophony). These effects and their relationship to music are discussed. Microphone placement in multi-channel recording is seen to depend on which effect is to be recreated in the home, and to what degree.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 11
AES Convention
11
Paper number
120
Publication date
October 6, 1959
Affiliation
Ampex Corp., Redwood, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper