<img src="http://images.computeraudiophile.com/graphics/2010/0211/hd.png" style="padding: 5pt 10pt 7pt 5pt;" align="left">What is HD? What is high resolution? In the video world most people will say 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. They don't consider compression or the original format of a video. When it comes to music the term HD is tossed around very loosely and can include anything that's not MP3. The definition of HD is incredibly elusive. Do the letters even stand for something? One can say HD stands for High definition. However when the letters HD are used on a binocular lens coating, an automotive paint additive, and a wall-mount clay extruder all bets are off. The <i>diluere</i> of the letters HD continues. I'm willing to bet we'll see some 3D audio downloads if the past is any predictor of the future. AIX and iTrax President Mark Waldrep has a very clear idea of what constitutes HD and high resolution audio & video. In the following linked podcast Mark even mentions Sonic Studio's Amarra and the large role music servers will play in the future of high end audio.
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<img src="http://images.computeraudiophile.com/graphics/2010/0211/htg600audio.jpg" style="padding: 5pt 10pt 7pt 5pt;" align="left">Mark was recently interviewed by Home Theater Geek's Scott Wilkinson about high definition and surround music. The interview was published as an episode of Scott's weekly podcast for Leo Laporte's TWiT podcasting network. I highly recommend everyone download the MP3 or listen online to this very interesting interview.
Follow this <a href="http://twit.tv/htg9">link to download the MP3 or listen online</a>
<b>Additional Links</b>
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