Welcome to Fields Of Sound
Welcome to Fields Of Sound !
In this, my newest blog, I intend to highlight and promote the wonderful world of surround sound music.
Now, surround sound is no new thing, especially since the advent of DVD with the movies utilising the various 5.1, 6.1 & 7.1 surround formats. But the uptake of surround sound in music has been less prolific. However, I am firmly of the belief that the situation may be about to change. We are seeing more quality titles appearing, more embracing of the form by "conventional" artists rather than the expected protagonists and better quality of mixing, now the format is catching on.
But probably the most exciting thing to happen in the arena of surround sound music is the proliferation of the MP3 Surround format. With only an average of 10% increase in file size over a regular stereo MP3, there is no excuse for this format not to flourish, especially when you consider that the vast majority of PC's are now equipped with 5.1 or better soundcards, many front rooms feature home cinema set ups and car audio head units, with their A2DP streaming and MP3 playback capability coupled with a typical speaker set up can easily give you fulfilling surround sound.
In my opinion, what has stifled the development and proliferation of surround sound in music is the different methods of delivery (DVD-A, MP3S, SACD) and the choice of which of those to release on by the artist/record company. Coupled with the need to buy new hardware, many consumers are shunning it.
Over the coming weeks and months, I intend not only to dispell and allay fears in short articles but also promote the products with which you can enjoy surround sound music, including hardware and software and of course the musical releases themselves.
Feel free to contact me via email or by responding to the various posts. If you are a manufacturer of hardware or software, or distributor of surround sound titles, and wish to receive an unbiased review or wish to alert the world of the impending release of one of your products, please do contact me.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to add us to your favourites. Come back soon !
In this, my newest blog, I intend to highlight and promote the wonderful world of surround sound music.
Now, surround sound is no new thing, especially since the advent of DVD with the movies utilising the various 5.1, 6.1 & 7.1 surround formats. But the uptake of surround sound in music has been less prolific. However, I am firmly of the belief that the situation may be about to change. We are seeing more quality titles appearing, more embracing of the form by "conventional" artists rather than the expected protagonists and better quality of mixing, now the format is catching on.
But probably the most exciting thing to happen in the arena of surround sound music is the proliferation of the MP3 Surround format. With only an average of 10% increase in file size over a regular stereo MP3, there is no excuse for this format not to flourish, especially when you consider that the vast majority of PC's are now equipped with 5.1 or better soundcards, many front rooms feature home cinema set ups and car audio head units, with their A2DP streaming and MP3 playback capability coupled with a typical speaker set up can easily give you fulfilling surround sound.
In my opinion, what has stifled the development and proliferation of surround sound in music is the different methods of delivery (DVD-A, MP3S, SACD) and the choice of which of those to release on by the artist/record company. Coupled with the need to buy new hardware, many consumers are shunning it.
Over the coming weeks and months, I intend not only to dispell and allay fears in short articles but also promote the products with which you can enjoy surround sound music, including hardware and software and of course the musical releases themselves.
Feel free to contact me via email or by responding to the various posts. If you are a manufacturer of hardware or software, or distributor of surround sound titles, and wish to receive an unbiased review or wish to alert the world of the impending release of one of your products, please do contact me.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to add us to your favourites. Come back soon !
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