Introduction These studies are to introduce advanced concepts and techniques of acoustic live sound recording and it’s relationships of critical listening and high-definition playback systems. These articles will help the reader to grasp the essential knowledge in recording with out the use of processing, such as equalization and compression, and to further understand how to properly asses such recordings through assembling high quality playback systems. Ken Christianson, Pro Musica, Chicago

contents: 1. Hierarchy of Sound 2. How the Recording & Playback Chain effect each other 3. Assembling a Critical Playback System 4. Critical Listening 5. True Stereo Recording Techniques 6. True Stereo & How it Relates to Acoustic Spaces 7. Troubleshooting True Stereo Recordings 8. Choosing A Space 9. Instrument Positioning & Room Manipluations 10. Room & Boundary Effects for Playback Systems 11. True Stereo in Perspective