It’s possible for a 2 channel system to reproduce the effect and/or ambiance recovery you’re describing. First the has to be present in the recorded media, either as a result of mic placement, or being processed/manipulated. Yeah: much easier, given a multi-channel rig. ie(methods): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binaural_recording and: http://www.qsound.com/ An example: Amused To Death used the QSound process and, on capable stereo systems, will present very precisely located images, emanating from all around the listening room(though, no clapping/audience). I’ve always appreciated David Chesky’s recordings, for placing me in the venue, even sans headphones. https://sonicscoop.com/2015/06/15/opinionated-audio-david-chesky-on-binaural-recording-the-business-...
Is there any equipment that can do this?
I like to listen to live Jazz but my issue applies to all recorded live music. Here's the problem. With any 2 channel system, the audiance is heard as though they were on the same stage as the musicians. Ideally, the front soundstage should present the performers and the audience should be heard around and behind the listener to simulate the sense of being at a live concert. I realize that this would be all but impossible to reproduce in a 2 channel system but is it even possible with multi channel systems? If a high end quality system can present a realistic soundstage with precise imaging, why can't today's technology place the audience in its proper location to deliver a more realistic live performance? Or can it?
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The XLO CD’s still out there: http://www.elusivedisc.com/XLO-Reference-Recordings-Test-Burn-In-HDCD/productinfo/RR1000CD/ One caveat: I’ve heard two pressings of the Columbia, Roger Waters, Amused To Death CD(exact same label, issue number, etc). The first contained/reproduced the info as described. The second produced none of the effects(yes- on the same system). CDs/recording quality/content can vary, from pressing to pressing, as incongruous as that may seem. |