"I like to be surrounded by splendid things."
Freddie Mercury

Ever since recordings progressed from mono to stereo, audio producers have been trying to create the ultimate immersive sound experience. You won't believe what Japan has unleashed onto the world.

Tags: surround sound, mono, stereo, NHK

"Cooking is like music: you can tell when someone puts love into it.”
Taylor Hicks

The transition from mono to stereo music recordings in the late 1950s had its challenges. Find out how Rudy Van Gelder and other recording engineers worked out the details.

Tags: stereo, mono, mastering, Rudy Van Gelder, History, Reel to reel