#20521
Bulgarian Psychologist Giorgi Lozanov, the father of Accelerated Learning, once commented, 'The language of music, rhyme and rhythm reach not only the ear, but the mind as well, via a much shorter path than logical facts and arguments.' Music’s ability to reach past the logical regions of the mind and into its emotive centers makes it a powerful learning tool. And yet, owing to a lack of familiarity with the different musical styles, many trainers do not use it effectively. This article overviews some musical styles and suggests possible applications for those styles.
Millbower, Lenn. Presenters University (2003). Articles>Presentations>Rhetoric>Audio
#10123
The Marriage of Rhetoric and Pragmatics
The current proliferation of hermeneutic resources with a linguistic base--pragmatics, speech act theory, classical rhetoric theory, Burkean analysis, conversational analysis, Habermasian communicative action--is an embarras de richesse. Surely, at this point, we need, not another theory, but rather an attempt at synthesis, an attempt to turn this hermeneutic plentitude into a single theory. In this paper, we propose to take an initial step in this direction, to attempt to marry pragmatics and rhetoric. But given the theoretical exfoliation that has marked these areas, such a marriage can be managed only by imposing very strict limitations on the scope of our enterprise. We believe, however, that we can take a step in our preferred direction by addressing the more specific problem of whether the theory of Paul Grice, the father of pragmatics, is compatible with the theory of Aristotle, the father of rhetoric. We intend to do so by reconstructing Aritotelian rhetoric as a pragmatics.
Gross, Alan G. EServer (1998). Presentations>Lectures>Streaming>Audio
#31030
Multi-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
Stereo is rarely recorded as such in the field. Instead, we record monaural sounds and wait until post-production is nearly complete to re-assign these sounds to the audience's left, right, and in-between. Until the film is edited, there is no way to know just where all of the audio elements need to end up. For instance, out on production, it might seem logical to record a car that passes from left to right in stereo, so that you can hear the 'pass by' in your phones whoosh from the left ear to the right ear.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Editing>Audio
#31029
(Novice) Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic "Event"
Here is a breakdown of how we might handle the typical 'low budget' television demo or competition, such as a local cooking show, sporting event, or how-to-do-it.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Video>Audio
#10121
On the Razor’s Edge: Languaging, Autopoiesis, and Growing Old
A. L. Becker’s 'modern philology' is an approach to discourse rooted in multifaceted explorations of particular texts: a line from Emerson, a Southeast Asian proverb, a Javanese shadow play. He explains 'autopoiesis' this way: 'One of the tenets of the gaggle of ideas calle ‘autopoiesis’ is that languaging is orientational, mostly. A says something to B -- and no ‘message’ is ‘transmitted’ -- rather what A says orients B (and him/herself, of course). But the orientation of A is not the orientation of B, except to the extent they have the same reactions to prior texts (lingual memories).
Becker, A.L. EServer (1998). Presentations>Lectures>Streaming>Audio
#30070
Podcast Metrics: A Panel Discussion
There are a number of approaches to getting meaningful data from podcast usage, each with their own advantages and drawbacks.
Federico, John, Dave van Dyke and Alex Laats. Podcast Academy (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio>Podcasting
#30067
'Writing for the ear' is an effective way of making content engaging and interesting. Examples of this are audio-based sentence structure, writing around audio clips, making informed word choices and creating a narrative arc for your podcast. Listeners, who are often occupied with other things while listening, need audio and content that transports them to another state of mind. With this in mind, Bond explains techniques and provides examples of how podcasters can anticipate what their audience expects to hear, and how they meet listener expectations while still providing something new.
Bond, Stacy. Podcast Academy (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio>Podcasting
#31032
Production Design for Dialogue Recording
Bad audio will certainly sink an otherwise good project! That being said, let's look at how other Departments can help the Sound Department improve the quality of the recorded dialogue.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio
#19944
A Report from the STC Special Needs Committee: The Nature of Deafness 
Deaf persons are not a monolithic group. Persons born deaf or who become deaf before learning the language of their environment (prelingual deafness) have a significant educational challenge as well as a communication challenge. Other deaf persons have a communication challenge. Deaf persons may be divided into five categories. For the purposes of this paper the categories are prelingual deafness, prelingual hard-of-hearing, postlingual deafness, postlingual hard-of-hearing, and presbyacusis. (oldage deafness) Each of these categories are discussed in detail including the characteristics of persons within the categories, and the nature of the problems they encounter.
Malcolm, Andrew. STC Proceedings (2001). Design>Accessibility>TC>Audio
#31031
Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
Hiding a microphone under clothing requires a great deal of attention to detail. Not only must the mic be hidden from view, but you must also contend with the problems of clothing noise.
Ginsburg, Fred. Equipment Emporium (2006). Articles>Multimedia>Audio
#26977
Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier Microphones
Discusses how to use Sennheiser EW112P(A) Wireless Lavalier Microphones to ensure high-quality audio in video multimedia projects.
Tesdell, Ramsey and Zach Paskiet. Studio for New Media (2004). Articles>Documentation>Multimedia>Audio
#30065
The Sheer Audacity: Get More, in Less Time
Gives a few pointers on how to give your podcast a more professional sound in addition to a number of easy-to-follow procedures for more complex functions. Though aimed at the beginner and intermediate Audacity user, anyone who wants to save time by using Audacity will find the tips and tricks useful.
Franklin, Jerry. Podcast Academy (2006). Articles>Documentation>Audio>Podcasts
#10029
Software Environments for Technical Writing
Starting with the development of Caterpillar Fundamental English in the 1970's, industry has made several attempts to formalize and standardize the writing process, both to promote consistency and quality for the reader and to improve the possibilities for automatic text processing (e.g. translation to other languages). In this presentation, I will review the work we have done at the Language Technologies Institute on a software environment for automatic document checking, specifically to address the issue of how such environments can be productive (and hence useful) for the technical writer.
Nyberg, Eric. EServer (1998). Presentations>Lectures>Streaming>Audio
#30066
Uses several case studies of corporate podcasting to help illustrate the important points management should consider when deciding how they can best use podcasting. It is often difficult for companies to interest and capture their audience; it is crucial therefore to create compelling--and in some cases exclusive--content.
Geoghegan, Michael. Podcast Academy (2006). Articles>Management>Audio>Podcasting
#25464
Speech-Enable Web Applications Using RDC with Voice Toolkit
Speech applications have come to be in demand with many applications, which can sound daunting to developers who have never before made provisions for speech. Don't put it off, though, believing that it means a massive rewriting of your current offerings. It is now possible to enhance current Web applications, or develop new ones, with the Voice Toolkit and Reusable Dialog Components. Learn to construct successful voice apps, and without a big learning curve.
Dhanakshirur, Girish. IBM (2005). Articles>Web Design>User Interface>Audio
#14132
The long-awaited summary of Tech Writing Folklore and Minstrelsy!
TECHWR-L (1998). Humor>Writing>Multimedia>Audio
#31495
The Ears Have It: Podcasting in the Enterprise and Out
Podcasting is more than a platform for reviews or polemic. It's also a powerful tool within the enterprise for training, for marketing, and for documentation. Imagine being able to carry product information or supplementary material with you and not have to worry about stacks of paper? You can do that with a podcast.
DMN Communications (2008). Articles>Multimedia>Audio>Podcasting
#18757
In transfer from one medium to another or one format to another, the target format may be able to hold more information or less information than the original. According to the purpose of the transfer, a selection offeatures may be made as a minimum requirement for transfer. Awareness of Traceability, Reproducibility and Compatibility will ensure the fulfilment of these requirements. The dedicated transfer station approach using calibrated equipment is contrasted with the use of diagnostic signals for use with transfer stations of any standard. The advantages and disadvantages of the respective approaches are mentioed, in particular as regards long term storage. The background for creating diagnostic signalsfor transfer of mechanical recordings is discussed in depth.
Brock-Nannestad, George. STC Proceedings (1998). Design>Multimedia>Streaming>Audio
#19276
Up-To-Date Replay Facilities for Obsolete Mechanical Recording Formats 
Obsolete mechanical formats forma major part of archives’ holdings, Once a format has passed into obsolescence, there is virtually no commercial development in replay facilities, and the system as such dies. The paper discusses the fundamental principles of mechanical recording and replay as well as the latest constructions for replaying historical discs and cylinders - commercial and non-commercial. An Aaliendum gives simple instructions to the archive having only an occasional need to replay historical formats.
Brock-Nannestad, George. STC Proceedings (1998). Articles>Multimedia>Online>Audio
#26371
Using Customized Sounds Effectively
Learn about the advantages of, as well as common tools for creating customizable sounds.
Microsoft (2002). Design>Accessibility>Software>Audio
#25465
Voice-Enable Your Web Page with Multimodal 4.3.2
Become fluent in X+V, today's versatile Web markup language (WML). X+V, short for XHTML+Voice, is a Web markup language that is comprised of voice and visual elements used for developing multimodal applications. This article provides the novice developer of Multimodal X+V, Web pages, and handheld devices with a process for creating and testing an X+V application. This article uses the IBM® Multimodal Toolkit 4.3.2 running on WebSphere® Studio Site Developer (Site Developer) or on WebSphere Studio Application Developer (Application Developer) 5.1.2.
Celi, Miriam. IBM (2005). Articles>Web Design>Accessibility>Audio
#30071
The literature on managing virtual teams and projects across cultures and locations is primarily theoretical and not integrated with information about collaborative tools such as wikis, blogs, and project dashboards. The authors advocate choosing the best situational tool, based on team and team members' needs.
Pappas, Lisa. Tieline (2007). Articles>Multimedia>Audio>Podcasting
#13910
This lecture describes the need for the field to clarify how we represent ourselves and think about ourselves.
Bernhardt, Stephen A. CPTSC Proceedings (1996). Presentations>Lectures>Streaming>Audio
#18836
Children who fail hearing tests but who function in educational settings are assumed to have only unimportant handicaps. These children learn to live with their problems, but a significant hearing impairment diminishes the information such children receive. Help is available for children, but also for adults who have not fully recognized their handicaps. This paper describes the problems of people with moderate hearing loss, and provides information on what can be done to ameliorate their problems.
Gillen, Lori. STC Proceedings (2002). Articles>Workplace>Accessibility>Audio
#10119
A qualitative glance at how people in contemporary, heterogeneous communications environments--especially those involved in collaborative enterprises--were handling multiple communication events and the incoming and outgoing products of their communications, for example, texts, files, e-texts parked on shared file servers, e-texts parked on a user's hard-disk, web pages and useful http addresses, all of those sorts of things.
Wilkes, Gilbert Vanburen IV. EServer (1998). Presentations>Lectures>Streaming>Audio
