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Monaural (often shortened to '''mono''') sound reproduction is single-channel. Typically there is only one Microphone , one Loudspeaker , or, in the case of Headphones or multiple loudspeakers, they are fed from a common Signal path, and in the case of multiple microphones, mixed into a single signal path at some stage. Monaural sound has been replaced by Stereo sound in most entertainment applications. However, it remains the standard for:
HISTORY While some experiments were made with stereophonic recording and reproduction from the early days of the Phonograph in the late 19th Century , until the second half of the 20th Century monaural was the rule for almost all Audio Recording . Monaural sound is normal on such historic media as:
Compatible monaural and stereophonic standards exist for:
Although there are some common practices between manufacturers, no monaural standard exists for:
TRIVIA , which used 6-track stereo, and although advertised as being shown in Cinerama , was actually shot in Ultra Panavision . SEE ALSO |
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