
What happened to the Blu-ray? The Once King of High-Definition Entertainment
articles, blog, film sound, historyOnce the undisputed champion of high-definition home entertainment, Blu-ray has experienced a market decline in recent decades, based on statistics. While its mainstream dominance may have somewhat faded, the format is far from obsolete.
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Aaron R Reppert2023-10-26 11:56:462026-01-04 16:24:00The History of Audio, Analog to Digital Production | A Journey Through Time
The History of Podcasting: From RSS Feeds to Modern Digital Media
articles, audio production, blog, definitions, historyFrom Niche Experiment to Media Revolution
The story of podcasting is often told as a simple tech fluke, a convenient combination of RSS feeds and portable MP3 players. Looking closer at the history reveals something much larger. It was not…

The Digital Audio Revolution of the Late 90’s and the Launch of TravSonic Studios
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The shift to digital recording in the late 1990s and early 2000s completely transformed the audio production industry. The rise of more affordable and common personal computers, fueled by tech advancements and the dot-com boom,…

The History of the MP3 and Rise of Online Music Streaming Platforms
articles, blog, historyIt's truly amazing that the MP3 format is now almost 30 years old from it's launch in 1995. This milestone might seem like a distant memory, yet it feels as if it were just yesterday when MP3s burst onto the scene, igniting a fervent wave of…

What happened to Blockbuster Video? Remembering the Golden Age of Video Rentals
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Blockbuster Video, the once-video rental giant, first opened its doors in 1985. Emerging at a time when the home video market was rapidly expanding, Blockbuster capitalized on the growing demand for convenient access to a wide selection of…

What happened to the CD? Once the king of audio and data storage.
articles, blog, historyRemember the days when CDs reigned supreme? Those shiny discs were the go-to for music, movies, and data storage, dominating the market for decades.
In the not-so-distant past, people carried around large binders and cases filled with compact…

Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) and How It’s Used
articles, audio engineering, audio production, blog, film sound, history, how toWhat is Automated Dialogue Replacement?
Automated Dialogue Replacement, or ADR, is the process of replacing original production dialogue with new recordings to improve clarity, performance, or technical quality. While it is occasionally used…
