According to reports, this story begins at an entirely unscientific moment: Zhou Ziye, a designer who rose from creating counterfeit mobile phones, suddenly time-traveled back to the year 1984.
...Li Wengang paused slightly, turned his head to look at Xing Baohua, and asked, "You've also read that article?"
Xing Baohua chuckled and said with an embarrassed expression, "I didn't just read it, I wrote about it. I happen to have a nickname: Electronic Maniac."
Li Wengang pointed at Xing Baohua with his finger and said, "You, I really don't know what to say about you, you actually have so many skills!"
Yan Hongqi chimed in, "So you're saying Xiao Xing is a technical R&D worker? I've always thought of him as an artist. Haha."
Li Wengang shook his head with a wry smile and said, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten what he did for a living."
He then asked Xing Baohua, "How long would it take to achieve the level described in the article? What are the major technical challenges?"
Xing Baohua said without hesitation, "If you want to achieve near-lossless audio playback via wireless transmission, the difficulty is extraordinary, and this will impact the entire industry. First, let's talk about audio formats. Both the equipment and the playback devices must be related to the audio format, and then there's the equipment itself."
He paused briefly before continuing, "Regarding equipment, Philips, Sony, Motorola, and others are currently conducting research. There are also several research institutions in the US that I can't name. Even with Philips, Sony, and other R-series companies, their specifications aren't standardized, so a standardization is needed. We'll have to wait and see who will develop this standard!"
Xing Baohua continued, "This leads to a situation where you buy a particular brand and use its playback source. If we want to conduct research, we need to use our own playback source, which drives the entire industry system. It's huge, and the difficulty is greater than imagined. It requires a central hub to drive and coordinate it."
"So you're saying that your current level is completely insufficient? What about settling for second best?" Li Wengang asked.
"That's easy. As long as sound quality isn't an issue, it's fine. Existing technology can handle it," Xing Baohua said. Actually, it can be done by following the instructions for a walkie-talkie.
This isn't particularly difficult; the only slightly challenging aspect is the transmission—analog versus digital transmission. Then there's infrared transmission, which is a real pain because it requires a fixed orientation. Next are 2.4GHz wireless transmission and Bluetooth transmission technologies.
There is also a 27MHz wireless transmission technology, which Logitech developed to advance wireless keyboards and mice. With the advancement of technology, wireless technology has also improved.
Back then, 2.4G wireless technology was available for free and unlicensed use worldwide, which removed the biggest obstacle to the widespread adoption of the product.
Therefore, Xing Baohua is very familiar with this technology. He also frequently used these technologies when developing mobile phones.
Especially for Bluetooth 1.0, 2.0, and Wi-Fi—these are common, free technologies. Otherwise, where would you get low-cost, cheap knock-off phones?
Li Wengang didn't say anything more, and the three of them parted ways.
Xing Baohua returned to the guesthouse alone.
Because it was a little late, Xing Baohua didn't go to the studio to check on things.
Pirates of the Caribbean is out, how should we name it?
After much thought, Xing Baohua felt that "Fame Across the World" was still a good choice.
Furthermore, Xing Baohua doesn't plan to create background music for this piece. The first reason is the lack of a suitable film to complement it. Creating a new film would be too expensive, and Xing Baohua simply doesn't have that kind of money to invest.
They were directly encapsulated into vinyl records and distributed as test records.
One or two songs are definitely not enough. Xing Baohua has to make the most of having an orchestra.
There are various versions of the Book of Exodus, with the Maxim version being an adaptation of the older version.
Sending him a vinyl test disc with four or five tracks is fine. He feels like he's losing money if he sends more.
I can't sleep at night, and I have a lot on my mind. There's also the matter of working on Zou Wenjuan's album. It's just that Grandpa Li is a bit resistant. I need to figure out a way to keep getting him to work.
The next morning, Xing Baohua waited for Grandpa Li in the room.
Afterwards, the two went to an orchestra together. This time, the experience with the orchestra was much better.
I took a break and asked Mr. Zhao Dechuan how much longer I needed to practice before I could record.
Without hesitation, Zhao Dechuan said, "It will take another two weeks."
Perhaps this is the old man's strictness. He won't release anyone who doesn't meet the required standards.
Xing Baohua's hearing is okay; it's really just a matter of hearing ability. There are still some minor flaws.
I was originally planning to work on Exodus, but I probably won't be able to do it anytime soon. Anyway, we still have Grandpa Li; pop songs are all thanks to him now.
A song called "Seeing Flowers Through the Mist" got this guy drunk, and he kept humming it:
"Lend me a pair of discerning eyes, so that I may see the chaos clearly, distinctly, and truly."
Perhaps this song suited Mr. Li's taste; in any case, he started singing it as soon as he finished studying the sheet music that morning.
When the afternoon session continued, Mr. Li, in a good mood, didn't complain of being tired.
Grandpa Li was in a better mood, but Xing Baohua was in a bit of a dilemma. She told Grandpa Li that she needed to find a band.
We have to find one, no matter what it takes!
The piece I need to work on this afternoon is a metal rock type.
Looking at the symphony orchestra on stage, it's kind of funny. A symphony orchestra accompanying rock music? That's a bit much, and it doesn't quite feel right!
Four people can have a lot of fun, why bring twenty or thirty people? This isn't a fight.
Grandpa Li said he was thinking of a solution, but suddenly Xing Baohua felt that Grandpa Li was a bit slick.
I know he's going to avoid trouble. I'll have to ask Old Master Zhao later. A great conductor like him can't even put together a four-person orchestra?
Let's find the songs first.
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