Q&A: Dan Dugan - Audio Engineer, Inventor, and Nature Sounds Recordist

The Original Sound Designer. An Interview with Dan Dugan - Audio Engineer, Inventor, and Nature Sounds Recordist. Dan Dugan has spent his entire life involved with audio although, ironically, his first job in the production industry was as a lighting designer. It was when designing the audio for an early 1970s production of the musical Hair that he saw the need for an automated solution to control multiple microphones.

For readers seeing this “second” issue of audioXpress since we introduced our new format and layout last month, I feel I should explain the concept a little more. Our target deadline for this relaunch was decided some time ago and …

2013 CEA Technology Winners The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) recently announced the winners of the sixth annual Technology & Standards Awards. Nominees were judged on their commitment to excellence as evidenced by the extent and consistency of their overall ongoing …

Welcome to a new audioXpress. I am really excited to bring the “new” audioXpress to a wider global audience, knowing that we can build on the tradition of the original publication and its diversified audience. We are working to create a magazine you will enjoy and anticipate reading every month.

Meir Mordechai attributes the company’s success to its revolutionary designs SHANNON BECKER: What sparked your initial interest in audio? MEIR MORDECHAI: Music has always been a big part of my life. The love of music and my curiosity as a …

SHANNON BECKER: Tell us a little about your background and where you live. GEOFF BOYD: I have lived in San Jose, CA, since 2006. But, I hail from the Caribbean and spent most of my life living in UK. I …