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Journal Article

A Sound Augmentation System

Authors: McCroskey, Donald C.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 19 · Issue 9 · pp. 769–777 · October 1971

Abstract

Today's TV musical and variety shows are often assembled from scenes which were deliberately shot out of sequence under differing environmental conditions. To provide bridges between nonmatching program elements and to enhance audience reaction, a portable tape cartridge system has been devised. Twenty-four easily selectable and controllable effects channels provide natural sounding applause, laughter, and other reaction or acoustical effects necessary to provide audio continuity. A single lever control permits variation of attack, duration, and decay of the applause effects. Use of standard NAB cartridges allows rapid changes of effects during operation. A stereo cartridge recorder has been modified to allow accurately timed and spaced sequential takes to be speedily recorded.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
19
Issue
9
Pages
769–777
Publication date
October 6, 1971
Affiliation
American Broadcasting Company, Hollywood, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article