10 Feb 2018

It’s Just a Phase – Part 1

It’s Just A Phase – Part 1 By Robert DiVito Originally published in Professional Sound, October 2012 In our stereophonic world, phase and mono compatibility have become less of an ongoing concern as people are finding fewer reasons to check for it. There was a time when broadcast demanded it. Now, with most TVs being […]

24 Aug 2012

Neil Muncy, Audio Engineer, 1938 – 2012

Audio engineer, Neil Muncy, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012. Neil certainly was an influential figure in the audio world and his work in the area of grounding, proper balancing and op-amp design formed the foundation of best practices in audio equipment design. He was an active member of the Audio Engineering Society and […]

18 May 2012

The Realization of a Classic Studio in the Modern Era

TORONTO AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY PRESENTS Tour and presentation of Revolution Recording Studio with Martin Pilchner and Joe Dunphy Tuesday May 22, 2012 7:00 PM Revolution Recording Studios 36 Laing Street, Toronto, ON One block east of the corner of Leslie Street and Eastern Ave. Pre-meeting dinner, 5:00 pm at the Ceili Cottage 1301 Queen Street […]

16 Mar 2012

Dynamic Range Day 2012

It is finally here. DYNAMIC RANGE DAY 2012. Organized by veteran mastering engineer Ian Shepherd, DRD 2012 promises to deliver the message to more people than ever before. What is the message? Well, for those who don’t know, over the past several years there has been a movement afoot that has sought to bring attention […]

17 Feb 2012

Studio Poetry

I came across this photo of Jack Joseph Puig in his studio. My first thoughts were filled with unrepeatable words of lust, longing and utter amazement. I am sure it has something to do with the “gearslut” envy that courses through my DNA but I find all those meters, knobs, switches and lights a thing […]