5. Re: Olympus LS-14 initial thoughts

["Robin" robin_parmar_sound]

Raimund wrote:

> I think the odd sample sample rate of 44.1 was choosen because it matched 
> somehow the modified video recording equipment that has initially been used 
> for recording digital audio (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampling_rate). 

Yes, it derived from PCM encoded audio stored on video tape. In fact I used 
such systems (designed by Sony) around 1985 to store master mixdowns. What a 
mistake that turned out to be. Three years ago I managed to have them 
transferred to a contemporary format, which was an interesting bit of sonic 
archaeology! Coincidentally, I am currently preparing to release some of these 
recodings.

I recall that 44.1KHz also has something to do with prime numbers. Or maybe 
more mythology? (Numerology in this case!)

-- Robin Parmar