Topic: Acoustics

Dana Brunetti addresses persistent audio echo issues in his new home office located in a shop building with high ceilings. Despite using an oil mat and blankets for sound dampening, the acoustic environment remains problematic for broadcasting. The conversation touches on the physical setup of his workspace and the difficulty of achieving professional sound quality in non-traditional recording spaces.

The hosts reminisce about the evolution of modem speeds, from 300 baud acoustic couplers to 56k V.90 technology. They discuss the "modem wars" between vendors like Hayes and US Robotics and the distinct sounds associated with different connection speeds. One host recalls using a TRS-100 laptop with an acoustic coupler to file news stories from the field.