| Audio Output Quality | Above CD Quality
| • | WAV or AIFF
to 24-bit/96kHz | | • | Uncompressed | | • | BWF in late 2007 |
| Compressed MP3
| • | Reduced Dynamic Range | | • | Irreversible Compression Artifacts |
| Compressed| • | Reduced Dynamic Range | | • | Irreversible Compression Artifacts |
|
| Cost Per Session | TBA
(flat fee, prices vary by volume) | $200–$800
(hourly studio fees or in-house facility) | $200–$800
(hourly studio fees or in-house facility) |
Initial Investment – Producer
| None | None | None |
| Home Studio Investment – Performer (entry level) | $1,500
| • | Microphone |
| • | Pre-amp |
| • | Sound Capture Device |
| • | Sound proofing |
| • | PC |
| $5,000
| • | Microphone |
| • | Pre-amp |
| • | Sound Capture Device |
| • | Sound proofing |
| • | ISDN Modem |
| $1,800–$4,500
| • | Microphone |
| • | Pre-amp |
| • | Sound Capture Device |
| • | Sound proofing |
| • | PC |
| • | Digital Audio Workstation, e.g. Pro Tools |
| • | Connection Plug-in License |
|
Sound Studio Required
| No | Yes | Yes |
Audio Technician Required
| No | Yes | Yes |
On-screen Script with
Instant Update
(Replaces fax/email Print-out) |  |  | |
Integrated Read-to-picture
| | | |
| Synchronized Playback with video for all participants | | | |
Automatic Take File Naming
(user definable) | * | | |
| Auto-archiving of all audio takes & session information | | | |
Technical Skills
Required for Performer |
|
| • | Set Mic Levels | | • | ISDN Setup & Operation |
|
| • | Set Mic Levels | | • | Digital Audio Workstation, e.g. Pro Tools | | • | Configure and Operate streaming plug-in |
|
| Technical Skills Required for Producer/Recordist | None |
| • | Pro-grade audio engineering |
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| • | Pro-grade audio engineering |
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