Moulton Laboratories
the art and science of sound




6/2006
Design considerations for an idealized domestic surround sound listening space
The author describes an ideal surround sound system.
6/2006
   
Random Articles
Creativity and Emotion in the Studio
About Emotion Filters, Communication Resistors and Mood Switches
2/1994
Great Rock ‘n Roll Clichés: Trash or Icons
Clichés are not always a bad thing.
5/1994
What’s This Mastering Business, Anyway?
The final step of preparing a recording for release in its final format (such as a CD).
9/1998
End-User Systems
Engineers should consider how and where their music ends up being played. Moulton breaks the multitude of playback systems down into seven basic sonic environments.
5/1994
Is Bits Really Bits
What Really Happens When You Listen To A (you pick the number)-Bit Signal?
3/2000
The Brave New World: Bad Audio Fixed?
Dave discusses trends in television audio and techniques for improving it.
12/2001
Starting Over
My own personal life adventure building a home studio. This adventure is recounted in a series of "Starting Over" articles.
4/1994
Yeah, I Think I Can Hear It! Wow! It’s Like, Totally Awesome!
The discussion of blind versus subjective listening continues.
12/1999
The Brave New World: Raising the Standards of Quality
Audio standards worth striving for.
4/2001
Whaddya Mean The Sound Is Fluffy?
Exploring the tenuous relationship between words and sounds.
6/1999
NEWS
KCUR broadcasts piece on the Kauffman Center Garage
For a series called "Artists in their Own Words," KCUR's Laura Spencer met up with composer David Moulton and artist Lajos Héder during the installation.
Bang & Olufsen wins major car sound system award
The Bang & Olufsen in-car entertainment system fitted to the Audi A8 has been voted the world’s best sound system.
MoultonLabs.com II
Welcome to the new Moulton Laboratories website.
“From Exile to Exaltation” wins 2006 Independent Music Awards for Best Gospel Song
Two of Dave's surround mixes were nominated for the Independent Music Awards, one wins!
Sensible Sound on the BL5
"demonstrably the finest loudspeaker system designed and manufactured thus far."
Audi debuts B&O automotive sound system
The Advanced Sound System, incorporating Sausalito Audio Works' ALT lenses, was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show.