METCALFE: Well, I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I'm primarily a recording engineer, as far as working with music. METCALFE: I enjoy both formats, but my preference is definitely CD. Thank you so much for joining us, Scott.ĭANKOSKY: So, first of all, I'll ask you, Scott: vinyl or CD? Thank you for inviting me.ĭANKOSKY: And Scott Metcalfe is director of recording arts and sciences at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. He joins us from the studios of NPR West in Culver City, California. Sean Olive is director of acoustic research at Harman International. It's - listening to music is an experience, and a full experience includes putting on the record, moving over the needle and sitting back and rocking out.ĭANKOSKY: OK. First, though, here's Laura from Main St. For the rest of this hour, we'll be talking about the science of audio, what all those bit rates and sample frequency terms mean, and we'll find out how your perceptions could affect what you hear. These purists wonder if digital files can really give you that analog sound of our youth. Lots of audiophiles say that when it comes to sound quality, nothing beats vinyl. And these days, most of us probably get our music in the form of downloads - no heavy boxes, but no fancy cover art, either. And when you moved out of your parents' house, out of your first apartment, you hauled milk crates filled with your music collection onto your next life. Being an audiophile meant devoting shelves and shelves and shelves and shelves to your album collection. When I was a kid, music took up a lot of room - not in your hard drive, but in your life. I’ve had cats that sort of sighed when awakened.Up next: how to tell your CD from your MP3, from your AAC. Tommy says: ‘Some cats may make grumbling or irritated noises when awakened abruptly, but it varies from cat to cat. ‘However, outdoor cats may use vocalisations to communicate with other cats more frequently.’ GrumblingĮach cat has its own vocabulary and set of habits, but some owners find that their pet sounds somewhat miffed at times – most notably when they’ve been woken up from a nap. ‘Both house cats and outside cats can make similar sounds,’ adds Tommy. As well as potentially trying to lure birds by copying them, they chirp to display excitement in anticipation of a ‘hunt’. It’s believed some cats vocalise to mimic birds, so you may see your pet make this sound when stalking or watching prey. Tommy says: ‘Random squarks (vocalisations) can be expressions of excitement, playfulness, or a way to get attention, while cats may display separation anxiety through excessive vocalisation.’ Some meows don’t make a sound (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) VocalisationsĪlongside meowing, there are a number of other noises a cat makes which sound like chirps or chattering. ‘I once had a cat who purred very loudly in his sleep when he was happy. If it’s excessive or accompanied by other symptoms, consult a vet. Tommy explains: ‘Snoring-like sounds (or purring) can be due to relaxed throat muscles during sleep. If so, they may just be having a great dream, although in some cases it could signal a health issue. Sometimes you might notice your pet making similar noises while they’re sleeping. In addition, purring also helps cats reduce stress and even relieve pain to a certain extent.’ Snoring ‘In adult cats, purring is used to communicate with its human in the same way it would purr to its mother as a kitten. ‘The mother purrs to soothe the kitten and the kitten purrs back to signal that all is well,’ says Tommy. They tend to purr when they’re being petted or feel comfortable and secure, with this sound and kneading (also known as ‘making biscuits’) stemming from their relationship with their mum. Purring stems from a cat’s relationship with its mother (Picture: Getty Images) PurringĪccording to Tommy, A happy cat ‘often exhibits relaxed body language, purring, kneading, and slow blinking’.
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