Audio Quote by Thomas Dolby
“From a technical point of view, there seemed to me to be absolutely no reason why - with the existing technology - we couldn't do very high quality audio, because whereas the boom in digital graphics is ongoing, the boom in digital audio has already happened.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Audio Technology, 1990s
High‑quality digital audio is technically feasible, but market and industry focus have lagged behind graphics.
In simple terms: Audio tech is possible, but under‑developed.
Key Takeaway
Invest in audio innovation.
Themes
technology
audio
market dynamics
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
analytical
industry commentary
When to use this quote
- film production
- game development
- music streaming
- hardware design
Key Concepts
digital audio
graphics boom
industry adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- Why has audio innovation lagged behind visuals?
- What incentives could accelerate high‑quality audio adoption?
A Different Perspective
Audio quality also depends on content creation and distribution ecosystems.
