Cross-SpectrumDiscussion, links from around the acoustics and noise control communityGetting the lead out- (Found July 8, 2008 ) I originally went into business for myself so I could experiment with acoustical measurement hardware and methods. The reality of business being what it is, I've gotten away from that but I hope to start returning to my hardware roots later this year. In the meantime, I have been playing around with hardware in an attempt to make my own life a little simpler. Two weeks ago Saturday marked the end of an era for me as I traveled to Springfield's hazardous waste disposal facility to divest...http://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/07/06#July62008 Wall-E!- (Found July 8, 2008 ) Go see this. Right now. Go. Why are you still reading this GO! Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/06/27#June272008 Home Theater Meets- (Found July 8, 2008 ) The Home Theater Blog presents an intriguing suggestion: home theater meets! In a lot of ways, these meets are very similar to get-togethers held by groups like the Boston Audio Society and the Connecticut Audio Society, but meets on a smaller scale could be fun. Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/06/17#June172008-2 Making quiet cars not so quiet- (Found July 8, 2008 ) I've written before about the safety concerns over quiet hybrid cars. A couple of Stanford doctoral students have started a company to provide a solution. On another note, it looks like the concern is being taken seriously by the Feds - the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is holding a public meeting next week in Washington D.C. to discuss the issue and solicit input from the public. Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/06/17#June172008-1 The history of soundscapes- (Found July 8, 2008 ) NPR's On The Media ran a short segment this past weekend that featured Emily Thompson (author of The Soundscape of Modernity ) talking about the history of sound and soundscapes in work and leisure environments, and how our perceptions of these spaces have changed over the years. Audio books, home theater components, DVD's and more at the Cross-Spectrum Storehttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/weblog/2008/06/05#June52008-2 |