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The article focuses on the U.S. country musical group Zac Brown Band and their digital extended play (EP) recording entitled "The Grohl Sessions: Vol. 1." It states that the members of the band which includes Zac Brown, Coy Bowles, and Clay Cook have their own musical backgrouns and sideline musical endeavours. It mentions that their EP was released in December 2013 and was produced by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters band.

The article offers information on the significance of the digital download system to Black music in the U.S. Due to the dire economic climate, album sales declined because majority of its clients shifted to cheap digital downloads. Because of the growing demand of digital download, Black artists like Flo Rida focuses its attention in making digital singles.

The article discusses the use of sound recording technology by two studio owners in the U.S. to allow their students to study sound recordings at home. One of the studio owners cites the use of musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) recordings, which offered her blind student the flexibility to manipulate the tempos as the recordings are played in the Roland 80S MIDI device. The other one details the use of a Yamaha Clavinova CVP105 digital piano and a Superscope PSD340 CD recorder aimed at developing the skill of critical listening.

The article addresses the debate over the educational usage of iPods in the U.S. The many capabilities and associated technologies of iPod each present various learning opportunities, inside and outside the classroom. The main issue of the debate concerns the basic use of the iPod's playback function to present targeted audio or video material outside of class. The advantages of using iPod in the classroom are highlighted. INSET: GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE.

Comments on the increasing demand of high-definition (HD), digital-ready television receivers and monitors by consumers in the U.S. Importance of HD programming in taking sports and entertainment programming; Use of the HDTV in sound mixing techniques; Applicability of the technology in the broadcasting industry.

The article discusses the evolution of digital sound recording in the U.S. Actions taken by companies to deal with the storage issue; Advantages of hard disk systems; Benefits of optical storage for the industry; Citation of several digital audio storage.

Comments on the music industry's legal actions against music pirates using MP3 programs. Efforts of the Recording Industry Association of America to stop piracy; Challenges of rounding up users of the technology.

Discusses the rise of Bloomington, Indiana to prominence in the audio theater sector. Growth and quality of the LodesTone Audio Theatre catalog; Richard Fish's accomplishments as head of LodesTone Productions; Increased popularity of audio products; Growth of the audiobooks industry; How digital technology reduces travel expenses and simplifies scheduling.

Presents information on the Alpha Systems Labs' Cyber Audio/SRS sound card and available CD-ROM publishings in the United States as of May 1995. `Midnight Movie Madness with Gilbert Gottfried'; `JFK Assassination: A Visual Investigation'; `American Stree Rods Photo CD-ROM'; Pricings; Contact information.

An interview with Ken Eissing, president of the In-Store Media business of Texas-based media company Mood Media Corp., is presented. Topics discussed include the company's increased focus on expanding beyong its core music offering, the changes to key markets and verticals that it serves, the macroeconomic and secular trends that affect the business, and information about Mood Media's digital audio watermarking technology.

The article focuses on digital recorders used in jazz production in the U.S. Digital recorders are most or less similar to the traditional recorders except for some changes that affect sound quality. These improvements include the quality of the microphone and the performance of the microphone amplifiers.

This article presents an interview with U.S. songwriter Ray Davies about his work. The interview begins with how Davies writes songs. He then recalls his experience in writing songs for the Kinks. In addition, Davies talks about his use of a guitar in songwriting and his adoption of digital recording.

The article discusses key issues concerning the digital mastering of sound recordings in the U.S. It includes information on the different universal rules of digital mastering, as well as the range of digital audio equipment used by mixing engineers in mastering sound recordings. The issues' implications for sound engineering and the sound recording industry are also cited.

Reports on the threat posed by the Internet to the recording industry in the United States. Response of the recording industry to online piracy; Information on the Secure Digital Music Initiative consortium; Forecast on Internet music.

The article focuses on Howard Benson, a music producer and the owner of West Valley Recording Studios. Topics include his education from Philadelphia's Drexel University, his affinity for technical and digital sphere by being the first to use computers for recording and use of pro tools, and his work as a lecturer to teach a production master class through Skype.

Presents business news briefs. Meeting between New York Stock Exchange chairman John Reed and New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer to discuss the recouping of the payment made to ex-chairman Richard Grasso; Hiring of James Bell as the Chief Financial Officer of Boeing; Request by the United States Homeland Security Department to defense contractors for plans to protect airlines from missile attacks; Success of the Apple Computer iPod mini digital music player; Others.

Focuses on the impact of technological innovations in the digital distribution and recording of music on the United States record industry. Controversy surrounding software company Napster, which facilitates the illegal downloading of copyrighted digital music; Efforts of musicians, including heavy metal band Metallica, to prevent the distribution of pirated copies of their work; Outlook for the creation of a new business model for the recorded music industry.

The article talks about the services offered by CCI Solutions senior systems consultant Rick Boring to pastor David Lozier for My Church in Bellingham, Washington. Topics discussed include paradigm-shifting design, the installation of audiovisual (AV) and control systems in the church, and the willingness of the church to spend money for combining acoustics and aesthetics. Also mentioned is the resemblance of the sanctuary to a concert hall.

Discusses a study which compared the sound quality between analog and digital recording. Reference to a study by concert pianist Jim Boyk et al of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena; Comparison between digital and analog sound recording systems; Materials and methodology; Discussion on results.

Focuses on provisions of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) developed by the United States recording industry and online music providers. Copyright impact of MP3 technology; Availability of SDMI-compliant portable players; Controversy surrounding SDMI negotiations; Economic implications of the growth of the online music business.

States that if Congress had its way, computer users would be taxed to benefit the United States record business. The Audio Home Recording Act of 1991 sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee and is now awaiting approval there as well as in the House of Representatives; Effects of the act; Reasons for the bill; Criticism of the bill.

Argues that publishers struggling to preserve copyright protection of works that can be transmitted and copied digitally should focus their efforts on piracy instead of trying to impede the introduction of new technologies. Example of suit brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) against Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc.'s marketing of its Rio MP3 format digital audio player; RIAA use of the 1992 Audio Home Recording Act requiring copy protection on recording devices.

The article describes the development of a digital audio notebook by a 30-year-old graduate student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab Lisa Stifelman. The notebook was developed with support from AT&T, the National Science Foundation and others. It eliminates the need to playback or transcribe long interviews or lectures.

The article offers information on the rise of digital recording in the U.S. music industry. It states that digital recording has radically improved the sound quality of traditional phonograph records and could ultimately make them outdated. According to RCA Records Division vice president Thomas Z. Shepard, digital recording is certainly on its way but could not state when it will happen. Soundstream Inc. president Thomas G. Stockham Jr., predicts that digital recordings might still survive in their original feature until a thousand years. It mentions that Warner Bros. Records Inc. is set to launch its first digital record in August 1979, which is the Ry Cooder's album "Bop Till You Drop." Moreover, information regarding how the process of digital regarding works was discussed.

The article presents news briefs regarding U.S. industries. A study by the congressional Office of Technology Assessment has revealed that the U.S. has yet to start planning for automation. CompuSonics Inc. has started shipping its DSP-1000 digital audio recording system. Essex Engineering Co. is testing vending machines for motion pictures on videocassettes.

Reports that in June 1989, Japan's electronics firms and the U.S. record makers met in Greece to cut a deal that would limit consumers' ability to copy digital audio tapes. Information that in exchange of this agreement, the record companies would drop their opposition to the new technology; Arguments pertaining to the success of the agreement; Information that the agreement is crumbling in Washington; Description of reasons behind this crumbling; Information on legislative attempts that would prevent consumers from making digital copies of digital audio tapes.

This section offers news briefs on the audio-visual systems industry in the U.S. as of March 2009. The use of AudioScience's ASI6416 CobraNet sound card in Veri-Core's Digital Recording Suite has been approved by Veri-Core LLC. Resorts International Casino Hotel's Superstar Theater upgraded its position with a Yamaha PM1D digital audio console installed by ACIR Professional. Meanwhile, a reseller rebate promotion has been announced by TOA Electronics for the House of Worship market.

The article provides information on the sound recording software applications that is handy to all kinds of music in the U.S. The pHAT matik Pro GUI enables the user to select and process individual slices and add master effects to each of the plug-in's 16 channels. Meanwhile, the AudioFinder 4.8 enables user to audition, recognize and make basic edits to audio files. Furthermore, the VintageWarmer 2's controls are designed to emulate warm, analog-tape-style compression.

Presents information on several digital audio workstations, equipment used in radio stations, in the U.S. as of October 2004. Orban Audicy 3.0 from Orban; Steinberg Wavelab 5 from Steinberg; 360 Systems Shortcut 2000 recorder and editor from 360 Systems; Audion Labs Vox Pro 3.3 stereo editor from Audion Labs

Reports on the efforts of United States record labels to develop profitable business models for the Internet-based music industry as of November 2000. Criticism of the viability of the digital-download music market; Details of digital music subscription services planned by Warner Music Group and others; Lack of consumer enthusiasm for such download models; Reaction of traditional retailers to the digital-download concept; Outlook for improvements in the download process. INSET: AT A GLANCE: AN UPDATE ON MAJOR-LABEL DOWNLOADS.

The article offers the author's insights on records information management (RIM) and the changes in globalization, technology, and privacy in the U.S. Topics discussed include the impact of the U.S. Patriot Act on the voice surveillance and web records of banks and libraries, the enactment of the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the introduction of digital music, smart phones, and social media.

Focuses on the digital revolution that took place in the music industry. Popularity of the sequencer and drum machine in the 70s; Digitization of audio signals; Development of digital audio; Prototypes for a digital music delivery system; Comments about the sound of compact disc; Debut of MTV on August 1, 1981; Concept of musical instrumental digital interface; Trend toward home-recording movement.