Something of interest in the On The Media program from the 21st, in the story about WWII - the LoC provided recording equipment for reporters going to the front so they could capture "native" musicians along the way, and the resulting work was quite amazing! LoC gear, "halftracks" with a new definition for the reel to reel folks, and realtime field recording and war sounds - something for everyone here... (I sent it separattely to the other groups I'm on). http://www.onthemedia.org/ - see the "bringing it home" article. Interested in comments if you have any. <L> Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio 415-883-2689