Mary C. Gruszka
Latest articles by Mary C. Gruszka
Who the Cap Fits
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Creating a next-generation EAS system involves not only technology but operational workflows, cross-agency cooperation, and not a small amount of politics. Nevertheless, the process has begun.
Demystifying AES3 Digital Audio
By Mary C. Gruszka published
We casually speak of digital audio, often referring to it as AES audio, perhaps AES3 (for the number of the AES standard), or by an older term AES/EBU. But what exactly is this AES3 signal?
Listening With Nature's Gear to Fix Audio
By Mary C. Gruszka published
As much as I like test and measurement equipment, sometimes the best troubleshooting tools for a job are two good ears and the gray matter between them.
What to Do About Microphone Pet Peeves
By Mary C. Gruszka published
An Audio By Design reader named "Bro Duke," writes in about his microphone pet peeve, "their lack of internal filters.
HD Tips & Techniques: Monitoring 5.1 Surround Sound
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Accurately monitoring 5.1 surround sound involves more than just adding four more loudspeakers to a stereo system.

Electric Lady Studios Celebrates 40 Years
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Audio and video facilities come and go.

Exploring Broadcast Audio at AES
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Annual show tackles audio for DTV, newsgathering, streaming
CBS News Rolls Out New HD Room
By Mary C. Gruszka published
The new control room was designed to take in many more simultaneous feeds than before, accepting feeds arriving on fiber as data circuits or via satellite.
Shades of Gray
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Once analog TV transmissions cease, it’s going to be a different spectrum landscape for the makers and users of wireless microphones and intercoms.

Acoustic Design for Multichannel Audio Control Rooms
By Mary C. Gruszka published
As the shift to 5.1 and beyond surround sound mixing rooms continues—with the potential for immersive audio on the horizon—there have been some new thoughts on the internal acoustical design.
Test and Measurement Advances to DTV
By Mary C. Gruszka published
Multifunction monitors tackle MPEG, ATSC
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