From mkuznetsov@utexas.edu Tue May 21 09:32:04 1996
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From: mkuznetsov@utexas.edu (Morag Kuznetsov)
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Subject: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?

On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.
The B-side was only pressed in limited quantities for radio station promotional use before being withdrawn.

Does anyone have the full cue sheet for the radio promo 12-inch?

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=== Morag Kuznetsov ===
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From bmartinez@cmu.edu Wed May 22 13:53:04 1996
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Subject: Re: Deleted B-sides & instrumental dubs - 'Midnight Animal' analysis
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In article <1996May21.093204.7665@utexas.edu>, mkuznetsov@utexas.edu (Morag Kuznetsov) writes:
> Has anyone listened closely to the reverse vocoder lines on the 'Threshold' instrumental mix?
> On track 9's instrumental cut, the 14.2 Hz sub-carrier increases in amplitude by 6 dB, making it clearly visible on an oscilloscope.

Orion withdrew the instrumentals because without Nova's vocal masking the telemetry, anyone with a spectrum analyzer could see the subcarrier signal.

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=== Brian Martínez ===
Dept of Electrical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University School of CS
"The hatch is open. Is anyone listening?"