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Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue SACD Low Freq Noise

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Posted on November 30, 2000 at 05:16:41
HiFi Guy


 
I notice a very low frequency rumble, maybe 30hz or so, on my copy of this SACD. It varies in intesity, but at times is very prevalent, & annoying. I realize that the master of this recording was made circa 1963, & wonder if when they did the transfer to SACD, they didn't use some kind of processing that inadvertantly boosted the level of this noise. It seems to "pump" at times as if an expander was used. When I turn off the subs it is greatly reduced, & that is what I do when I listen to this SACD. Other wise it sounds pretty good for a 1963 recording. Anyone else notice this phenomenon? Regards HiFi Guy.

 

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Re: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue SACD Low Freq Noise, posted on November 30, 2000 at 10:02:02
Greg Vitercik


 
A stab in the dark --

I'm guessing that this was recorded at Carnegie Hall, stands on top of at least one subway line and is surrounded by pretty noisey streets. When we lived in NYC (in the 70s and 80s) attending a concert there could be somewhat trying -- the subway trains where disinctly audible.

I think old Rubenstein RCA LPs had a similar problem from traffic noise surrounding the studio -- you can hear trucks driving past at times.

 

Re: Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue SACD Low Freq Noise, posted on December 1, 2000 at 04:12:52
Arne


 
The famous 1958 RCA recording of George Gershwin's "American in Paris" by Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops also features some traffic noise. There's at least one very quiet moment where you can virtually "see" a traffic light changing to green - what you get to hear is not only the engine noise but also traffic horns! I really love this - that's what hi fi is all about.

Arne

 

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