Industry Pioneers #21: Dr. Eugene T. Patronis, Jr., Mentor To The Audio Industry
Dr. Patronis, one of the AV industry’s most well-known academics, served as a mentor and educator for a generation of audio professionals.
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Sound & Communications Rewind: Emergency Paging At Ground Zero (published in 2001)
A firsthand look at what it was like installing an emergency paging system to support recovery efforts at the Ground Zero disaster site.
Audio, Sound Advice
Forget The Theory—This Is The Real World, Part 1
Peter Mapp examines a cathedral sound system with surprisingly high speech intelligibility and discusses the acoustic design of the space.
Audio, Industry Pioneers
Industry Pioneers #18: Dr. John K. Hilliard, The Standard Of Motion-Picture Sound
Hilliard set Hollywood’s audio standards, designed some of the earliest cinema speakers, and made innovations in microphone technology.
Audio, Industry Pioneers
Industry Pioneers #17: James B. Lansing: A Legacy In Sound
The life of James B. Lansing, his contributions to motion-picture audio, and the history of his namesake companies, Altec Lansing and JBL.
Audio, Industry Pioneers
Industry Pioneers #16: Sidney N. Shure: Integrity And Innovation
The founder of Shure Inc. built an audio and microphone manufacturing empire while remaining committed to his deeply held principles.
Audio, Industry Pioneers, Video
Industry Pioneers #15: E. Norman Rauland, American Industrialist
Rauland’s journey from immigrant to icon of American industry, plus his innovations in radio and television manufacturing.
Audio, Columns, Sound Advice
Raising Standards
Peter Mapp, PhD, takes a look at some of the changes to the new STI standard in his 150th Sound Advice column.
Audio, Industry Pioneers
Industry Pioneers #14: Paul W. Klipsch, A Legend In Sound
A reflection on the Klipsch Audio Technologies founder’s career, his eccentric genius and his innovations in loudspeaker manufacturing.
