On Thu, 18 Jul 2002, Oh Jay wrote:
However musical instruments, both traditional and electronic, are capable of producing a much wider frequency range. Whilst this may seem rather pointless, in fact it is very important when you consider harmonics. We can hear harmonics of sounds that we can't hear, so these inaudible sounds must also be recorded and reproduced so that we hear the harmonics.
He's actually referring to resonance effects, I think. Harmonics are stricly on the side of increasing frequency - the 5th harmonic of a tone is 5 times the frequency, for example. Resonance is a different thing and can produce lower frequencies.
Vinyl Records:
Advantages:
Full frequency range reproduction due to analogue recording
I find this very hard to believe. I'd like to see an analysis of the range of frequencies that can be stored on a record. The physical precision of the pressing process will be a limiting factor, as will the mass and moment of the stylus and tip.
Compact Discs:
Disadvantages:
Artificially expensive to buy - so the manufacturers and retailers can make bigger profits
And what a sorry state that is! -- /* Soleil */