SpaxeX are the ultimate in launch coverage, now with amazing audio at DVinfo.net

Andrew Smith · Yesterday, 09:09 AM

SpaceX have always set a great standard when it came to coverage of their launches, whether successful or entertainingly explodey. And you really notice how good theirs is when one of their competitors are having a launch.

With their Startship #13 launch, I've noticed their streaming is now in 4K and the image quality is just gorgeous. But there is something even more amazing ...

The audio.

Have a listen to the audio in this launch clip, especially with headphones on. (Alternate link for those without an account.)

Somebody must have run some microphones around the launch facility so that we could have a stereo field in the mix, and it's absolutely glorious. I can't recommend highly enough the sound of the engine start while wearing your choice of quality headphones. It's up there with what you would want in a movie.

Even when the rocket is well clear of the pad you're getting great audio of the engine thrust.

Also highly recommended viewing is the slow motion 4K video they have posted of the group of raptor engines as the craft makes it up past the tower. Again, absolutely pristine footage (with audio) that is a joy to watch. (alternate link)

And none of this is on an official YouTube channel.

Andrew

Boyd Ostroff · Today, 07:01 AM

No doubt, their technology is impressive. But it would take a lot more than a roaring engine in stereo and 4k video to get me to go to x.com for anything. And it's a shame, that someone as brilliant as Musk has ended up like this, bragging about the damage he did to our government agencies while giggling and waving a chain saw. Since you aren't from the US, that probably doesn't color your opinion as much as it does mine.

Then there are the suckers who lost 50% of their investment when they bought right after the IPO (or a 15% loss if they were in on the IPO). I don't know... time will tell, they may all end up being rich in the end. But I'll just pass on all of that.

Really - no offense - their rockets and the way they cover the launches is certainly cool, so I understand the enthusiasm. And Musk has plenty of fans here in the US too. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Today, 07:01 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,827	Re: SpaxeX are the ultimate in launch coverage, now with amazing audio No doubt, their technology is impressive. But it would take a lot more than a roaring engine in stereo and 4k video to get me to go to x.com for anything. And it's a shame, that someone as brilliant as Musk has ended up like this, bragging about the damage he did to our government agencies while giggling and waving a chain saw. Since you aren't from the US, that probably doesn't color your opinion as much as it does mine. Then there are the suckers who lost 50% of their investment when they bought right after the IPO (or a 15% loss if they were in on the IPO). I don't know... time will tell, they may all end up being rich in the end. But I'll just pass on all of that. Really - no offense - their rockets and the way they cover the launches is certainly cool, so I understand the enthusiasm. And Musk has plenty of fans here in the US too. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Yesterday, 09:09 AM	#1
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,178	SpaxeX are the ultimate in launch coverage, now with amazing audio SpaceX have always set a great standard when it came to coverage of their launches, whether successful or entertainingly explodey. And you really notice how good theirs is when one of their competitors are having a launch. With their Startship #13 launch, I've noticed their streaming is now in 4K and the image quality is just gorgeous. But there is something even more amazing ... The audio. Have a listen to the audio in this launch clip, especially with headphones on. (Alternate link for those without an account.) Somebody must have run some microphones around the launch facility so that we could have a stereo field in the mix, and it's absolutely glorious. I can't recommend highly enough the sound of the engine start while wearing your choice of quality headphones. It's up there with what you would want in a movie. Even when the rocket is well clear of the pad you're getting great audio of the engine thrust. Also highly recommended viewing is the slow motion 4K video they have posted of the group of raptor engines as the craft makes it up past the tower. Again, absolutely pristine footage (with audio) that is a joy to watch. (alternate link) And none of this is on an official YouTube channel. Andrew Attached Thumbnails