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The reproduction of sound.

Authors :
David, Jr., Edward E.
DAVID, E E Jr
Source :
Scientific American; Aug1961, Vol. 205 Issue 2, p72-84, 13p, 8 Diagrams, 7 Cartoon or Caricatures
Publication Year :
1961

Abstract

The article discusses the physics and the aesthetics of sound in acoustic engineering. Modern sound engineers have developed an expertise at turning physical means into psychological ends. According to the author, the subjective duplication does not require physical duplication since the human ear is deaf to many gross distortions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
205
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19748196
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0861-72