quadraphonic
Sound from everywhere
Quadraphonic describes a sound system using four separate audio channels, typically with speakers positioned in four corners of a room to create surround sound.
The technology emerged in the 1970s as an advance beyond stereo's two channels: a quadraphonic mix of the album.
Also spelled quadrophonic.
The format never achieved mainstream success but anticipated later surround sound systems.
Indoor film production space
- immersionState of being submerged
- envelopmentAct of surrounding completely
- spatialRelating to physical extent
- localizationAdapting for specific markets
ambience · separation · imaging · positioning · experience · presence · depth · directionality
Using several separate pathways
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- surround-soundMulti-directional audio system
- decoderDevice that unscrambles signals
- encoderFormat conversion component
matrix · discrete · panning · separation · imaging · playback · format · compatible
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- retroEvoking recent past
- hi-fiQuality audio equipment
- analogComparable equivalent
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
eight-track · cassette · nostalgia · collectible · discontinued · revival · classic · audiophile
One who accepts transmission
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
- turntableRotating music player
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
stylus · reel-to-reel · headphones · demodulator · preamp · tuner · console · cabinet
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- productionMaking or generating something
- encodingConverting data to format
microphone · capture · session · remix · reissue · album · soundtrack · demonstration
soundstage
Indoor film production space
- immersionState of being submerged
- envelopmentAct of surrounding completely
- spatialRelating to physical extent
localization · ambience · separation · imaging · positioning · experience · presence · depth · directionality · realism
multichannel
Using several separate pathways
- stereoTwo-channel audio system
- surround-soundMulti-directional audio system
- decoderDevice that unscrambles signals
encoder · matrix · discrete · panning · separation · imaging · playback · format · compatible · downmix
1970s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
vinyl · eight-track · cassette · nostalgia · collectible · discontinued · revival · classic · audiophile · Pioneer
receiver
One who accepts transmission
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- speakersAudio output devices
- turntableRotating music player
cartridge · stylus · reel-to-reel · headphones · demodulator · preamp · tuner · console · cabinet · wiring
mixing
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- productionMaking or generating something
encoding · microphone · capture · session · remix · reissue · album · soundtrack · demonstration · pressing
- 70s electronics8-track, Atari, Betamax, cassette tape, cassette player
- audio mediavinyl, LP, CD, cassette, 8-track
- audio systemssurround sound, spatial audio, stereo, multichannel, 5.1
- vinyl recordsvinyl, vinyl records, LP, record, album cover
- audio formatsMP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, WMA
quadraphonicmonophonic
Having one voice
mono · monaural · stereophonic · stereo · surround sound
telephone, symphonic, quadrangle, phonetic, quadruped, quadrilateral, phonics, quadrophonic