When we hear the word “stereo” today, we might simply think of a sound system, as in “turn on the stereo.” But stereo actually is a specific technology, like video streaming or the latest espresso ...

Record companies released stereo demonstration albums that showcased how sound could move from left to right, creating a sense of movement. From the collection of Janet Borgerson and Jonathan ...

John Chiverton is member of the IET. The extent of Alan Blumlein’s electronic wizardry is apparent from the 128 patents filed under his name while working at EMI. While he worked on electrical ...

Charles Brooker demonstrates how BBC listeners can experience the wonders of stereophonic sound. All you need are two speakers, a comfy chair, basic trigonometry and received pronunciation. “The ...

William A. Kern Professor in Communications, Rochester Institute of Technology When we hear the word “stereo” today, we might simply think of a sound system, as in “turn on the stereo.” But stereo ...