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Digital Music vs Analog Music

August 31st, 2010 No comments

Neil Young was interviewed by MTV about studio recording in digital format.  Neil commented, “We really needed good control over the sound and we got that with digital, but we lost the sound.  We don’t have the sound anymore unfortunately, it’s gone.”  So what the heck is he talking about?  Everyone knows that digital music is superior to analog music, right?  Well, it all depends on what aspect you are talking about.  If you are looking for a format that can easily be saved in multiple formats, ported to various devices for playback, edited, and remixed, then digital is definitely your format of choice.  But if you are looking for the truest form of sound reproduction, the analog is your only choice.

The reason for this is that an analog recording is a continuous sound wave that includes the entire spectrum of sound that was originally produced.  If you take an LP record and play it on a cheap turntable with cheap speakers, it will obviously sounds inferior to a CD.  But if you take the same LP and play it on a good stereo system, then the sound will be richer and if you listen closely you will hear things on the LP recording that are not present on the CD recordings.

The reason for this is that a digital recording is merely a sampling of the original sound wave, so things necessarily have to be cut out.  The BIT RATE of the digital recording defines how many samples per second are captured.  On a typical CD recording, the bit rate is 44.1K or 44,100 samples per second.  The BIT DEPTH defines how much information is stored in each of those samples, or basically how high are the high tones and how low are the low tones.  On a standard CD, the bit depth is 16-bits.

The industry is moving towards improving these standards to 48K and 24-bits, but at the end of the day it will still be a sample of the original sound and not a true reproduction of the sound like an LP record is.  This is why a lot of artists are insisting on analog studio recordings.  They are willing to pay extra to have the master produced in the truest form.

Internet Business Tactics – Passion vs Profit

August 31st, 2010 No comments

There has been a lot of talk about what sort of site people starting out should start. Should you create a site about a topic that you have a lot of passion for or should you start a site about a topic you have no interest in but makes money? There are advantages and disadvantages of both types of sites. Choosing the right one can definitely help you succeed with your internet business. Choosing the wrong one can destroy your dreams of creating enough residual income to retire on. Let’s explore both options.

A passion site is probably the easiest type of site to start because it’s about a topic that you love to write about. Since writing is one of the main tasks, the work itself won’t be too hard or stressful. A big advantage of having a passion site is that you will have fun working on your site and even feel like you’re working on something that is meaningful. The problem with a passion site is that if your passion happens to be something not a lot of other people are interested in, you won’t get very much traffic and without traffic, you probably won’t make a lot of money.

A site made for profit is one where you could care less about the subject matter but you work on the site because it can bring you money. This type of site can be profitable but remember that you will have to work on the site for months or years and if you hate the topic, every day is going to be a struggle. You may make money but you may also hate what you’re doing. You might not have any sense of purpose in working on this site.

You will need to weigh both the positives and the negatives of each type of site and determine which one is best for you. The best scenario is to have a passion for a topic that actually has a lot of interest from other people. If anything, choose a topic that you at least don’t mind and work on it until you make enough money where you can start a passion site and keep it running regardless of whether or not you make money.

How is Flossing Regularly Beneficial?

August 31st, 2010 No comments

Preventative care is the first line of defense when it comes to maintaining healthy teeth and a brilliant smile.  This includes brushing, rinsing, and flossing on a regular basis. Regular check-ups and teeth cleaning are also very beneficial.  Using the preventative measures can prevent both tooth decay and gum disease.  This can also help you avoid more involved dental procedures such as extractions.   Maintaining a healthy mouth can also avoid serious problems such as disease and infections. Cavities can also be prevented by regular brushing and flossing.

Knoxville dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day, and flossing once. Fluoride toothpaste is recommended, especially if they offer tartar control. Dental floss is available through your dentist and at drugstores as well.  It is quite simple to use, and is available in a variety of flavors.  The floss works by cleaning the tight spaces in between each of your teeth.  This is a common place for plaque and food debris to build up.  The buildup can lead to infections and tooth decay if left untreated.  Bad breath can also result from the failure to floss regularly.  Dental floss also can be used to clean under the gum line, which is another popular spot for buildup and decay.

When using dental floss, Knoxville dental experts recommend using a gentle approach as to avoiding gum bleeds. As you move from tooth to tooth, be sure to use a new section of floss as to avoid transferring bacteria from one tooth to another.  Be sure not to use too thick of floss, as this can cause discomfort when trying to move the floss down between the teeth.  On the other hand, using to thin of floss can cause it to fray or break easily. Most importantly, you will need to find floss that suits your mouth, everybody is different.