By Devin Chanda
The
sound quality of music downloads may improve, with digital retailers
such as iTunes in talks with record labels over the issue, according to
CNN.
Master
recordings straight from the studio are typically in a 24-bit format. But, they’re usually compressed down to 16-bit when distributed digitally or
pressed onto CDs.
However,
Apple, among others, already supports the 24-bit format with both
iTunes and its Mac computers, as does HP and their Beats Audio
hardware. Interscope head honcho Jimmy Iovine, who along with Dr. Dre
is behind Beats Audio, is leading the high-fidelity charge amongst the
labels, advocating for them to maintain the quality of master
recordings.
Taking
shots at those slow to the race, Iovine, speaking at a HP news
conference, said, "Paul McCartney can master The Beatles albums all he
wants, (but) when you play them through a Dell computer, it sounds like
you're playing them through a portable television.” Point taken.
[CNN]
Links We Like
