Date:         Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:35:29 -0500
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From:         Robert Cham <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Absolute Polarity
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Parker,

I believe that most phase rotation in FM went the way of the buffalo 
when stations stopped using cart machines, which were the devices 
they were trying to compensate for.

FWIW.

Bob Cham
Chief Engineer
KTRU, Houston

>As you know, almost all broadcast audio has been subjected to phase
>rotation. Phase rotation will minimize or eliminate asymmetrical waveforms.
>Perhaps that's another reason to avoid FM radio.
>
>--
>Parker Dinkins
>CD Mastering + Audio Restoration
>http://masterdigital.com