[BC] HD Radio s lack of upgrade capability

[Robert Meuser <Robertm@broadcast.net>]

Rich:

The FHG system Frank Foti is promoting has a very clever way of 
delivering discrete with very little additional bandwidth. You should 
audition it yourself. Go to the omnia website and you can read 
several papers on the topic.

R


Rich Wood wrote:

>------ At 07:58 PM 10/20/2005, Michael Bergman wrote: -------
>
>>For example, matrix proponents point to the large number of receivers in the
>>field that have matrix compatible decoders, and that a matrix signal is
>>compatible with analog FM and IBOC, and that the broadcaster equipment
>>requires the smallest change.  Other proponents have more discrete surround
>>effects and do not increase L-R.
>
>
>Those are primarily Dolby Pro Logic and DTS.
>
>>Some consumers will be happy with this result, and some will be happy with
>>stereo or won't splurge for the 5.1 system, so how much market is there for
>>"broadcast surround"--and how can we all make the public aware of and want
>>something like this, which is an upgrade from, say, iPod audio.
>
>
>For me it's discrete or nothing. I have no personal interest in 
>simulated surround. My home theatre has everything from cathedrals 
>to coffee houses. I've never used any of them. Again, it's probably 
>because of my recording experience. I know what music really sounds 
>like. The other thing is that a lot of contemporary music uses 
>effects that would probably be defeated by matrix or simulation.