In Reply to: Re: That's funny posted by andy19191 on April 20, 2007 at 22:16:24:
I am quite confident in my sources.>> it follows from knowing what stereo and binaural recording and playback means.<<
Perhaps you should look them up.
>> Are you confident in your source? If so, how do you explain all those sources describing binaural and stereo recording as different?<<
Stereo is a very broad term.
Main Entry: ste·reo·phon·ic
Function: adjective
Pronunciation: "ster-e-&-'fä-nik, "stir-
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
: of, relating to, or constituting sound reproduction involving the use of separated microphones and two transmission channels to achieve the sound separation of a live hearing
There are many different techniques binaural being one of them.Main Entry: bin·au·ral
Function: adjective
Pronunciation: (")bī-'no r-&l, (")bi-
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
1 : of, relating to, or involving two or both ears
2 : STEREOPHONICSome people may try to seperate the two to emphasize the unique approach and qualities of binaural recording and playback but the *fact* is binaural recording and playback is a subset of stereo recording and playback. Therefore binaural is stereophonic.
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- Am I confident in my source? - Analog Scott 16:24:15 04/21/07 (0)