A R T I C L E S

FROM THE FRONT LINES:

On Location in Nagano (Part I) - Eric Wenocur
Our intrepid reporter is with the CBS crew covering the Winter Olympics,
and the games started long before the torch was lit!
Check out his report, now complete in six parts

A Day in the Life of an A-2 - Rom Rosenblum
An exhaustive look at what life is like as an audio assist
at a live sports event.

WARNING!! A Horrible Virus is infecting musicians everywhere - Rudi T
Read why this new threat has scared everybody stringless!

INTERVIEW:

An Interview with a Living Legend:
Satirical Songwriter Tom Lehrer - Paul D. Lehrman
The full, unexpurgated transcript of the interview Paul did with Lehrerlast September,
which he wrote about in his "Insider Audio" column in the December Mix.

TECHNOLOGY:

If computer programmers wrote Haiku... - anonymous
...our error messages would be much more meaningful.

Recording Tips for the Beginner - Wendy Carlos
First session? New clients? New studio? Has your previous recording experience
been limited to talking into answering machines? Veteran composer and engineer Wendy Carlos
shares her thoughts on how to make your session go just great. Or maybe not.

Fear of Frying (my studio) - Paul D. Lehrman
Ever get that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you fire up your studio
that yet another disaster is just waiting to happen?

Whatever happened to Ambisonics? - Richard Elen
Ten years or so ago, Ambisonics was being touted as the path to true surround sound.
As multichannel delivery systems are once again being taken seriously, it's worth
taking another look at this technology. (in 2 parts)
Plus, expanded discussion featuring Wendy Carlos in

Power & Grounding for a Post Facility - Eric Wenocur
Using balanced (symmetrical) AC power can eliminate hum, RFI, and
other gremlins. Here's how one post house did it.
Plus, more hints about doing it yourself and using the 220-volt option in

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:

Nex Year's Gear - Paul D. Lehrman
Ever wonder why certain equipment is named after somebody famous, but irrelevant?
Ever wonder where this trend is going? We have the scoop, yessiree!

The Owner's Manual as Engineering Spec - Christopher Moore
Owner's manuals are often the last item on the agenda when a new product is developed.
Perhaps they should come earlier in the chain...perhaps much earlier.

Product Usability - Christopher Moore
Some thoughts on how designers can make their products better and easier to use.
Is the ideal user interface one that doesn't even let you know it's there?

The RANE PI 14 Pseudoacoustic Infector
A revolutionary new product that can restore this and that to any recording in the
digital, analog, or eminent domain. Talkback

EDUCATION:

The Technology Stampede that Tramples Education - Dr. Alan Cromer
A brilliant plea from a physics professor and science education expert on why we shouldn't
be spending billions on computers for our schools.

Educating Tomorrow's Talent -- A panel discussion
Educators, engineers, journalists, and students talk about the past, present, and future
of audio education, from the Parsons Audio conference, September, 1995.

BUSINESS:

What They Really Mean When They Say... - anonymous
A translation of common terms heard around the studio. Memorize this for your own mental health!

Watch out for this equipment scam - Tripp Mikich
There's a nasty new (actually, it's been done before) scam out there
designed to separate manufacturers and dealers from their inventory,
being perpetrated by some scumbags in upstate New York who purport to be putting out a new magazine.
This manufacturer avoided being duped by them, and so can you!

Microsoft to Acquire the United States of America
Now maybe we'll see some fiscal responsibility around this place!

Cashing in on the ad biz:... - Jay Rose
If you've never done advertising work in your studio, and are dying to find out how,
here is a primer for getting the most out of your clients, talent, and other resources.

Of Wizards and Wires: How to watch a tradeshow demo - Jay Rose
Trade shows are not reality, and don't you forget it. Here's the large packet of salt
you need to take with you whenever you are looking at new gear at a show.

Taking the Personal to the Public - Paul D. Lehrman
Your personal studio is a thing of joy, and a huge money drain. So why not open it up
to the public and get some extra revenue to pay for your toys? Why not, indeed...

OPINION:

Moral Dilemmas - Paul D. Lehrman
Thanks to our ever-better techniques and tools, the messages in the media we produce are becoming
more persuasive all the time. But what if we think the messages themselves are bad?
Plus, nasty responses and valiant defenses in