Message from BIS Recordings About SACDs – It is nice to know that there is a hard-core fraction of the music-buying public that really care – like we do – about sound quality. The bad news obviously is that this fraction is so small that it alone cannot compensate for the extra costs of producing SACD:s to even a small part.
We will have to have a long and hard think about this, since times aren’t particularly good for the music business, either. On the other hand, we are so proud of our recordings that it feels almost like cheating to bring them out in any other medium than the ultimate. Let’s see how long we can keep this up. Faithful customers will/would/could certainly make a difference.
– Best – Robert von Bahr, CEO, BIS
Adobe Flash Brought to Consumer Electronics by Sigma Designs – Sigma Designs, maker of digital media processing chips, has announced that it will integrate Adobe Flash Lite software and Adobe’s Flash Player into Sigma’s Soc solutions for consumer electronics. Adobe’s Flash software is now on over 98% of connected computers and more than 800 million devices, delivering more than 80% of web video worldwide. The partnership is bridging the gap between digital TV and the Internet, delivering advanced digital TV services to consumers worldwide.
Streaming YouTube to the Boob Tube – A number of approaches to getting Net-based video to the living room or home theater TV display are being seen. One handy device is Neuros Link, which connects to a display with an HDMI cable and picks up Net video via a Wi-Fi receiver. There is no subscription fee since it brings in free content from the Net – all you need is a router somewhere in your house. It includes an optical audio output and a remote keyboard. Both the hardware and software use open source, and the cost to watch the latest hot YouTube clip on your comfortable couch is $299.