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SONY MDX 65 CD changers are the greatest - fill them at the dock, and you have uninterrupted music for most of the day. Some of these hold a maximum […]

The importance of creating an enticing atmosphere that lures customers has become an essential aspect in the retail chain store industry. The focus has been placed on sound and some stores have gone a step further than background music. World Foot Locker has created five isolated sound zones which emphasize the merchandise of each area. Blockbuster Entertainment integrates sound with the videos being promoted., The new mantra of retailing is 'Iet me entertain you,' with sound playing an increasingly critical role in helping retailers do just that. Forward-thinking operators are expanding the use of [...]

European satellite broadcaster BSkyB, better known as Sky, has purchased eight of SoundField's stereo-to-5.1 upmix processors for live use in its studios and outside broadcast facilities. The SoundField UPM-1 is [...]

The distinction between stereo and binaural has been blurred by marketers, but remains important to audiophiles. Binaural recording is intended for headphone listening; stereophonic recording is intended for loudspeakers.

Adam Smith, owner of Audio Obsessions is keen about new technologies such as in-car computer systems. He states that in addition to product knowledge and customer service, running a successful business requires attention to detail and good management skills.

George Flores, CAS, uses a Sound Devices 664 field production mixer to capture the comedic dialogue and performances on the FXX series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 'While the show's [...]

[Q] I'm thinking about getting a Denon DM39DAB as I had a previous iteration of one of these beauties a few years back but had to sell it as I [...]

Selecting the right sound system should play an essential role in the design and construction of a store. Most chain stores select their sound systems by running a series of in-store test demonstrations. These demonstrations help a store make a decision based on its individual design. There is no one ideal system, and the correct choice should be made in relation to the style, size, and design of the store., When it comes to evaluating and selecting a sound system, most chains rely heavily on in-store test demonstrations. At Blockbuster Entertainment, the selection of the sound system is part of [...]

Sound systems have become an essential aspect to the retail industry and one that stores can not ignore. High-quality systems and good programming can entice customers and increase their stay time in a store. It is important for a store to use only the best equipment because customers are accustomed to the newest technology in their homes., If customers have become more demanding in terms of what they expect from the overall retail environment, the same holds true for what they expect from a store's sound system. [...]

The quality of the sound customers experience in retail stores can seriously affect their perception of the store and their desire to return. Unequal sound disbursement can be a big problem for shoppers and employees. It is important to have a system set up appropriately so that employees do not accidentally create an unpleasant environment for the shoppers by altering the volume or balance., Just as quality sound can enhance the retail environment, poor sound can be a turn-off to customers. But what exactly constitutes inferior audio in a store setting? 'A negative for [...]

Granada, Spain's KANDOR GRAPHICS, which produces high-end animated shorts and feature films, has invested in an SGO Mistika post production system. The studio is currently using Mistika on a Stereo [...]

When potential home buyers walk into the media room of one of Shea Homes' Executive Edition models at Ocean Ranch in Laguna Niguel, Calif., a sign instructs them to take […]

The landmark film Avatar is a massively ambitious project that combines live action Stereo3D with cutting edge 3D animation. Around 75 percent of the shots in the movie are VFX [...]

Q. The sound of my stereo system isn't clear and sharp. Although my wife doesn't mind, I'm a bit more finicky. Our living room has a 'warm' atmosphere because of [...]