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The article discusses the car audio system supplied by the musician and vintage synthesizer, RetroSound stating its recent model Redondo RT. It focuses on Redondo RT which is fitted with motor 3 radio body and equipped with an FM radio which works through digital signal processing, and incorporated with Bluetooth technology. Also includes the incorporation of Quadraphonic 4 amplifier and 90-watt powered subwoofers.

Then article focuses on quadrisonic, four-channel sound, that will be released only on prerecorded tape by Vanguard Records Inc. It says that quadrisonic provides a final push for tape against disks because disk recording cannot put four-channels in one disk, but bassoonist Peter Scheiber from Rochester, New York says that he can compress four-channels into two making hope for disks enthusiasts. It adds that the public will decide to replace old records with quadrisonic, either on tape or disk.

The article focuses on the technological confusion for the four-channel high fidelity (hi-fi) sound systems. It states that the mass market which is willing to pay not just for the audiophiles but for the four-channel sound has been concerned. It says that more companies have been playing for high stakes and engaged into the four-channel since they are confident that it will take over the audio market. It adds that the adversaries RCA Records and CBS Records Inc. has brought the confusion.

Presents information on the Soldano SLO 100 Combo and Dr. Z Route 66 compact amplifiers. Amplifier features; Control mechanics; Capabilities of the amplifiers. INSET: Snapshot.

The article discusses how to buy a used boat. Regarding insurance, it is stated that a quality boat drops about 20 percent in value during the first year, and 10 percent for the second year. One should ensure that the boat meets safety requirements such as life-saving gear, signal lights, adequate ventilation, and sufficient fire-fighting equipment. The article also discusses the increasing number of divorce in the U.S., and the increasing popularity of four-channel sound systems.

Offers advice to prospective buyers of stereo component systems. Duration of ownership; Size of space and location of stereo; Type of music to be played; Knowledgeability of stereo system; Price range.

The article discusses the need for a sound system that could provide intelligibility of the spoken word for all masses, along with high quality amplification of contemporary worship music at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Georgia. Clayton Acoustics Group (CAG) based in New York City was hired to design the sound system. The successful bidder on project integration was Communications and Entertainment Inc. (CEI). CAG selected Duran Audio Intellivox loudspeakers for the cathedral.

Evaluates several signal processors in the U.S. Four-channel signal processor from D2Audio Corp.; Class D XS-125-4 power-amplifier module; Multichannel, 28-bit AD-1940 audio processor from Analog Devices Inc. INSET: LIGHT UP THE IRON.

The article reports that Pacific FM Inc., owner of San Francisco's popular FM radio station, has requested the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to approve a four-channel transmitting system developed by Quadracast Systems Inc. It is stated that if the FCC decides to consider the petition, it will notify the public that it is ready to set up rules for four-channel broadcasting.

The article explains Pink Floyd band's interest in new studio techniques and musical equipments for both live concerts and recordings. Many songs are mentioned which were experimented by the band like Astronomy Domine, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Use of Megaphones, emergence of beeping sounds and production of echoes by Binson Echorec machine was some of the salient features of the band. INSET: TAKE A 5.1 BREATHE.

The article reports on the auction of the hand-built quadraphonic mixing console on December 15, 2010 at Bonham in London, England.

The article features one of the aborted projects of the band Pink Floyd for their 1969 shows, "The Massed Gadgets of Auximenes." It cites that the band first performed the concept in an April 14 show titled "The Massed Gadgets of Auximenes More Furious Madness from Pink Floyd," in quadraphonic sound at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. It notes that new and older music materials were incorporated into the concept, which they also used in subsequent albums under alternate titles, including some from the "More" soundtrack and from "Ummagumma."

The article presents an interview with Lee Loughnane, co-founding member of the rock music band "Chicago." Topics discussed include the techniques used in recording the sound in quadraphonic setting and the experiences of Loughnane of mixing sound tracks in quad and stereo settings. It also reviews the collection of the band's first eight studio albums "Quadio" released by Rhino Entertainment Co. on nine Blu-ray Discs.

The article announces the reintroduction of remastered quadraphonic music releases from the archives of the Deutsche Grammaphone music label by the Pentatone music recording company of the Netherlands.

The article provides information on the Aristo-Craft E8 passenger train model. It is a 1:29 proportion model that comes within scale inches of prototype drawings and has provisioned for adding a sound system and a Digital Command Control (DCC) or a radio control system. It is a ready-to-run plastic and metal locomotive and its features include two smoke units, two motors per truck and a water-resistant speaker.

Presents information on the overall ratings of several brands and models of minisystems in performance order from price, to overall score and ease of use, based on a consumer report in November 2000.

Offers observation on the sound systems used in every concert or dance show produced by Biff-Bang-Pow. Technical problems with the speakers; Features of the Mackie audio equipment.

Reports on Bose Corp.'s development of sound systems that makes it possible to hear how a building sound before it is built. Parts of the sound system; Prediction of how a room will process equivalent sounds; Use of digital signal processing to remove aberrations from the speakers.

The article focuses on the brief history on the development and use of the quadraphonic sound of Pink Floyd from 1967 to 1994.

The article evaluates the ii3 IP Speaker Series from Digital Acoustics Inc.

Features news about sound equipment installation contracts. Installation of a 56-channel Soundcraft SM 20 monitor console in the Little Nashville Opry in Indiana; Supply of 52-input Midas Legend 3000 to the Crazy Reindeer club in Finland by Midas distributors.

Evaluates the Pulse-424 system of Labtec company. Features of the system; Sound quality offered by the system; Power of the subwoofer.

States that classical open-air productions in Great Britain are affected as a result of poor quality sound systems. Influence of Frank Wright on sound system development; Information on Tina Turner's performance.

Reports on the development of three-channel sound system by Robert B. Lackey of Ohio State University, with co-inventors John Hull and Henry D. Colson, which is claimed to be superior in several ways to the four-channel quadraphonic process. Cost and simplicity of the system; Difference in electronic interference between channels in the two sound systems; Testing of the triphonic apparatus by Lackey.

States that the Nighttown company commissioned Haine Audio, an EAW company, to supply sound systems for three of its facilities. Description of systems installed.

The article presents information on the finer points of surround bass management as well as the aspects of surround monitoring. Significantly, surround monitoring is the relationship between the low-frequency effects (LFE) channel and the subwoofer. Furthermore, bass management takes the low frequency from the satellites, or the directional speakers, and combines it with the LFE to be played through the subwoofer. Finally, he discussed the strategies in surround bass management.

The article previews several products from Analog Devices Inc., including the 14-bit eight-channel AD9257, the 12-bit eight channel AD9637 and the 12-bit four-channel AD9633 analog-to-digital converters (ADC).

Features two events held in New York State which reconfirmed both the power of music and the value of the recording sciences that makes music possible. Reason for the failure of quadraphonic sound in the 1970s; Developments that allow the proliferation of multichannel audio; Importance of the evolution of professional audio equipment.