Bio 10/08

1. NEIL MUNCY ASSOCIATES
Neil Muncy studied Electrical Engineering at the George Washington University and the
Capitol Radio Engineering Institute in Washington, D.C. He began his professional career in
1959 as a member of the technical staff of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics
Laboratory in the areas of low-level analog instrumentation, radar, and other related
communications research projects. In 1966, after further studies in Physics & Business
Administration at the American University, he founded SSI, Inc., a company which pioneered
in the application of operational amplifier technology in large custom-built multichannel
recording consoles, real-time and high speed tape recording and duplicating systems, and
related equipment. He currently specializes in the development of solutions to acoustical and
technical problems, with particular expertise in the elimination of grounding, EMI and RFI
problems in completed installations, and the presentation of papers, lectures and training
seminars on audio-related topics.
From 1968 to 1986, Mr. Muncy was a guest instructor at the Eastman School of Music in
Rochester, NY, participating each summer in the Eastman Recording Institutes, one of the very
first college-level courses in Recording Technology. From 1980 to 1989, he also served as one of
the principal instructors in the Music Recording Workshop Program sponsored by National
Public Radio, in Washington D.C. Recent seminar clients include the Harris Institute for the
Arts in Toronto, The Fanshawe College Music Industry Arts Program in London, Ontario, and
the Recording Program at The State University of New York at Fredonia. Since 1989, Mr.
Muncy has held the position of Consulting Sound Designer for the Toronto International Film
Festival.
Mr. Muncy has contributed to a number of U.S. and International patents, holds a TEF
licence from the California Research Institute Foundation, and was a contributor to the
development of the Reflection Free Zone (RFZ™) control room design concept. He has authored
articles and papers on various audio topics, and earned credits on several Direct-to-Disc, live
Jazz, and classical albums. His 6/95 Audio Engineering Society (AES) paper identifying the
“Pin-1 Problem”has become the best selling publication in AES history. Professional affiliations
include the Acoustical Society of America, the Audio Engineering Society, The Canadian
Acoustical Association, and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.
Mr. Muncy has served as Chair of the Washington, D.C. & Toronto AES sections, Facilities
Chair of the AES International Conference on Digital Audio in Toronto, and Co-Chair of AES-
Toronto’s Audio Overview-II. He created the position of Membership Secretary of the Toronto
AES section, and has served as the Chair of the AES Standards Committee SC-05-05 Working
group on grounding and EMC practices. In 1997, Mr. Muncy was elected to the position of AES
Eastern Vice President. Mr. Muncy is an AES Life Member, and in October 2007 was awarded
an AES Fellowship.
Notable past projects include the Reverberation & Sound Enhancement System for the
restoration of the Elgin Theatre in Toronto; the Sound Recording Studio for the Ford Centre for
the Performing Arts in North York, Ontario; the analog disc mastering installation for Acoustic
Sounds and Record Technology Inc., Camarillo, CA, and the design of the Multichannel Sound
Enhancement System for Toronto’s Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts. He is
presently conducting an ongoing survey of off-air vs. off-cable television audio, with the goal of
developing improvements at all points along the TV audio distribution chain, research into the
evolution of audio wiring & installation practices since the dawn of the Telephone industry a
century ago, and a comparative review of power conditioning devices soon to appear in the
Canadian publication “Audio Ideas Guide”.
Neil Muncy resides in Toronto. His hobbies include cooking, gardening, and the restoration
of vintage tape recorders.

2. NEIL MUNCY ASSOCIATES
PREVIOUS PROJECTS (PARTIAL LISTING)
DESIGN OF MULTICHANNEL RECORDING CONSOLES
A & R RECORDING, NEW YORK
DESIGN OF SOUND SYSTEM
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY THEATRE, WASHINGTON, DC
PRESENTER: 1985 RECORDING WORKSHOP
AUDIO ENGINEERING SOCIETY, NEW YORK
LOCATION AUDIO FACILITIES: AUDIO RECORDING
BILL COSBY SHOW, “HIMSELF”
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: TAPE DUPLICATING PLANT
CAPITOL RECORDS, TORONTO
CONSULTANT: GLENN GOULD AUDITORIUM SOUND SYSTEM
CBC TORONTO
DIGITAL RECORDING: RACHMANINOV CHORAL VESPERS
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY, WASHINGTON, DC
CONSULTANT: RENOVATION OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES
CHFI-FM ROGERS BROADCASTING, TORONTO
DESIGN: STUDIO & CONTROL ROOM FACILITIES
CKSY-FM, CHATHAM, ON
CO-ED MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, TORONTO SYSTEMS & EMI CONSULTANT:PRODUCTION STUDIO
ACOUSTICAL DESIGN: CONTROL ROOM
CUE RECORDING, FALLS CHURCH, VA
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: LOCATION RECORDING
CURT WITTIG PRODUCTIONS, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: MULTICHANNEL RECORDING CONSOLE
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, ROCHESTER, NY
ACOUSTICS: ELECTRONIC MUSIC STUDIOS
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, ROCHESTER, NY
DESIGN: STUDIO & LOCATION FACILITIES
EDGEWOOD RECORDING, WASHINGTON, DC
CONSULTANT: SYSTEMS PROOF OF PERFORMANCE & COMMISSIONING
ENGINEERING HARMONICS, TORONTO
DESIGN CONSULTANT: 2ND YEAR RECORDING FACILITY
FANSHAWE COLLEGE, LONDON, ON
GUEST INSTRUCTOR: RECORDING TECHNOLOGY
HARRIS INSTITUTE, TORONTO
IAN THOMAS PRODUCTIONS, STONEY CREEK, ON EMI ELIMINATION CONSULTANT
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: RECORDER CLEANING SYSTEM
INTERMEZZO, CANADA, TORONTO
DESIGN: NORTH YORK PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE RECORDING FACILITY
KOFMAN ENGINEERING LTD., TORONTO
DESIGN: TAPE DUPLICATION FACILITIES
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, DC
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: CONTROL ROOM A RENOVATION
LISTEN! AUDIO, MONTREAL
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: CONTROL ROOM A CONSOLE RENOVATION
LISTEN! AUDIO, MONTREAL
SYSTEMS & EMI CONSULTANT: POST PRODUCTION FACILITIES
MAGNETIC MUSIC, TORONTO
MAGNETIC NORTH, TORONTO EMI ELIMINATION CONSULTANT
SYSTEMS CONSULTANT: ELGIN THEATRE INSTALLATION
MANDEL SPRACHMAN ARCHITECT, TORONTO
MANTA SOUND STUDIOS, TORONTO GROUNDING SYSTEMS CONSULTANT: STUDIOS 1 & 2
ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT: CONTROL ROOM A RENOVATION
MARC PRODUCTIONS, OTTAWA
UPGRADING OF TAPE-TO-DISC TRANSFER SYSTEM
MARK CUSTOM RECORDS, CLARENCE, NY
DESIGN: CASSETTE DUPLICATION QC SYSTEM
MARK CUSTOM RECORDS, CLARENCE, NY
ACOUSTICAL DESIGN: MIX & POST PRODUCTION FACILITIES
MASTER MIX, NASHVILLE, TN
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: TAPE DUPLICATION FACILITY
MASTERSOUND STUDIOS, ATLANTA, GA
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: INSTALLATION OF SSL CONSOLE
MASTERSOUND STUDIOS, ATLANTA, GA
ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT: FILM MIX ROOM
MASTERTRACK, TORONTO
AUDIO PRODUCTION & SYNCLAVIER ROOM
MASTERTRACK, TORONTO
INSTRUCTOR: TECHNICAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL BROADCASTING CO., NEW YORK
RENOVATION OF PROJECTION SOUND SYSTEM
MEDALLION FILM LABORATORIES, TORONTO
CONSULTANT: TAPE DUPLICATION FACILITY
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL RADIO, WASHINGTON, DC
INSTRUCTOR: MUSIC RECORDING WORKSHOPS
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, WASHINGTON, DC
ACOUSTICAL DESIGN: RENOVATION OF STUDIO 2
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO, WASHINGTON, DC
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: RENOVATION OF CONTROL ROOM A
NIMBUS NINE PRODUCTIONS, TORONTO
ENGINEERING: UMBRELLA DIRECT TO DISC RECORDS
NIMBUS NINE PRODUCTIONS, TORONTO
DESIGN: RECORDING CONSOLE
914 RECORDING STUDIOS, BLAUVELT, NY
PROOF OF PERFORMANCE: BOARDROOM SOUND SYSTEM
PEEL SCHOOL BOARD, OAKVILLE, ON
DESIGN: PRODUCTION STUDIO
RADIO SMITHSONIAN, WASHINGTON, DC
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: PRODUCTION STUDIO
RAWDON SMITH ASSOCIATES, WASHINGTON, DC
RISING SUN PRODUCTIONS, TORONTO EMI ELIMINATION CONSULTANT
ACOUSTICS: FILM & VIDEO POST ROOM
ROBIN MILLER FILM, BETHLEHEM, PA
CONSOLE DESIGN: STUDIO A
RODEL AUDIO PRODUCTIONS, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: TAPE DUPLICATION SYSTEM
RODEL AUDIO PRODUCTIONS, WASHINGTON, DC
INSTRUCTOR: AUDIO WORKSHOP
ROGERS CABLE TV, TORONTO
CONSULTANT: REDESIGN OF CHFI STUDIO FACILITIES
ROGERS BROADCASTING, TORONTO
ROY THOMSON HALL, TORONTO EMI ELIMINATION CONSULTANT
INSTRUCTOR: AUDIO WORKSHOP
SCARBORO CABLE TV-10, TORONTO
CONSULTANT: MOBILE RECORDING UNIT
SKYELABS & PLANT STUDIOS, SAUSALITO, CA
DESIGN: REMOTE RECORDING TRUCK
SONORITY RECORDING CO., ROCKVILLE, MD
DESIGN CONSULTANT: CF1000 AND CF2000 MONITOR SYSTEMS
S. O. T. A. ELECTRONIK, OTTAWA
DESIGN: STUDIOS & CONTROL ROOMS
SONIC IMAGES, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN CONSULTANT: STUDIO RELOCATION
SOUND TECHNIQUES, TORONTO
DESIGN: SS-3 PORTABLE STEREO MIXER
SSI, INC., ROCKVILLE, MD
CONSULTANT: TAPE DUPLICATION PLANT
STEREODYNE / DYNAPAK, TORONTO
INSTRUCTOR: 1984 LEDE™ WORKSHOP
SYN-AUD-CON, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
DESIGN CONSULTANT: TTC SUBWAY CAR SOUND SYSTEMS
SYSTRONICS, TORONTO
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: TAPE DUPLICATION FACILITIES
TAIT RECORDING, WASHINGTON, DC
AUDIO CONSULTANT: 1982 INTERNATIONAL CERVANTINO FESTIVAL
TELEVISA, SA, MEXICO CITY
PROOF OF PERFORMANCE: BALLROOM SOUND SYSTEM
THE AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL, TORONTO
THE CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO EMI CONSULTANT, GREELEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: RECORDING FEASIBILITY STUDY
THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
SYSTEM DESIGN: RAP STUDIO PROJECT
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
DESIGN: RECORDING CONSOLE
THE U.S. ARMY BAND, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: MULTITRACK RECORDING FACILITY
THE U.S. AIR FORCE BAND, WASHINGTON, DC
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT: RECORDING FACILITY
THE U.S. MARINE BAND, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: MULTICHANNEL RECORDING CONSOLE
THE U.S. NAVY BAND, WASHINGTON, DC
GALA VENUE SOUND SYSTEMS CONSULTANT
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO
CONSULTANT: CONTROL ROOM DESIGN
TREBAS INSTITUTE OF RECORDING ARTS, TORONTO
SPACE PLANNING & ACOUSTICS: VIDEO POST ROOM
TRINITY SQUARE VIDEO, TORONTO
DESIGN: RECORDING CONSOLE
UNDERGROUND SOUND, LARGO, MD
DESIGN: 32 CHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
USIA / VOICE OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: TAPE DUPLICATION SYSTEM
WAMU-FM, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: STEREO PRODUCTION CONSOLE
WASH-FM, WASHINGTON, DC
TECHNICAL ADVISOR: NEW FACILITIES
WBGO-FM, NEWARK, NJ
DESIGN CONSULTANT: WAVE™ MUSIC PRACTICE ROOM
WENGER CORPORATION, OWATONNA, MN
ACOUSTICAL DESIGN: RADIO PRODUCTION ROOM
WETA-FM, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
WETA-TV, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: BROADCAST CONSOLES
WHUR-FM, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: STEREO PRODUCTION CONSOLE
WJMD-FM, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: AIR CONTROL CONSOLE
WRC-TV, WASHINGTON, DC
WESTBURY NATIONAL SHOW SYSTEMS, TORONTO SYSTEMS CONSULTANT: GROUNDING & SHIELDING TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN: RECORDING CONSOLE
WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS, WASHINGTON, DC
DESIGN: MULTICHANNEL RECORDING CONSOLES
WOODLAND SOUND STUDIOS, NASHVILLE

3. NEIL MUNCY ASSOCIATES
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Elimination & Consulting Services
ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) in Audio Signal Processing Systems (ASPS) has become a
widespread problem. As dynamic range increases, EMI becomes more noticeable and
increasingly intolerable. We have developed comprehensive expertise in locating, identifying,
and permanently eliminating the fundamental root cause(s) of electrical “noise” in ASPS and
audio equipment of all kinds, regardless of whether the source(s) of EMI are found to be radio-
frequency (RF), powerline-related, environmental, or combinations thereof.
The initial phase of our investigation involves the application of proprietary techniques and
the use of specialized equipment which ensures that the process will be substantially more cost
effective than the conventional “let’s see if this works” methods often employed by others.
Firmly rooted in Basic Physics and Good Engineering Practice, and utilizing long established
“Source-Path-Vitcim” techniques, our EMI investigation starts with a survey of the installation
to determine the exact nature of the interference mechanism(s). Particular attention will be
focused on the A.C. Power and Grounding systems which serve the installation. Special
emphasis will be placed on uncompromising compliance with both the letter and intent of all
relevant electrical Codes. Code violations, if found, must be corrected before other potential
EMI causes can be addressed.
Once the Source(s), and likely Path(s) (i.e. airborne and/or conductive) by which the
interference is entering the sound system are identified, attention will be focused on a closeup
assessment of all potential “victim” sound system equipment. All candidates will be examined
for a very common design defect known as the “Pin-1 Problem”[1]. Equipment installation
practices will likewise be reviewed. At the conclusion of the investigative phase, the basis of a
comprehensive EMI elimination program will have become evident.
WE THEN PROCEED TOWARDS THE GOAL OF TOTAL ELIMINATION OF ALL EMI ARTIFACTS.
To date, we have been 100% successful in identifying and correcting the root cause(s) of
EMI problems in ASPS of all kinds, including numerous long-standing situations in which others
have failed to produce satisfactory results. Only rarely do we encounter circumstances wherein
the projected cost of corrective measures may be prohibitive. Our consulting expertise in this
technology is also applicable in the design of new facilities. For further information and our fee
schedule, please contact us at your convenience at the numbers shown above.
Recent clients include:
Aercoustics Engineering, Toronto Rane Corporation, Mukilteo, WA
Agincourt Pentecostal Church, Toronto Rising Sun Productions, Toronto
Audio Engineering Society EMI Workshops Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
Blakemore Audio, Santa Fe, NM Skyelabs Mobile Recorders, San Francisco, CA
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Syn Aud Con 1997 Grounding Workshop
CHFI, Rogers Broadcasting, Toronto The Benedum Centre For Performing Arts.,
CoEd Music, Toronto Pittsburgh, PA
Cue Recording, Falls Church, VA The Kimmel Centre for the Performing Arts,
Engineering Harmonics, Toronto Philadelphia, PA
Ian Thomas Productions, Stoney Creek, ON The Music Gallery, Toronto
Magnetic Music, Toronto The Valley Cathedral, Phoenix, AZ
Magnetic North, Toronto Toronto Police Video Services Unit, Toronto
Manta Sound, Toronto Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley, CO
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark NJ USITT 1999 Grounding Workshop
NSCA 1996 Grounding Workshop Westbury National Show Systems, Toronto
Pure Noise Productions, Oshawa, ON YOU-TV, Toronto

4. NEIL MUNCY ASSOCIATES
ELECTROACOUSTIC SYSTEMS CONSULTING SERVICES
SCHEDULE
OF
FEES AND CHARGES
EFFECTIVE 10/08
Canadian Dollars
1. ENGINEERING TIME:
(Consulting, Advice, Testing, Troubleshooting, Reporting,
Design Assistance, Planning, Project Supervision, Seminars, etc.).....$125.00/Hour
2. DAILY RATE:
(for a standard 8 hour day)..........................................................$1,000.00/Day
3. OVERTIME:
(for time in excess of a standard
8 hour day, and for any time on
weekends and official holidays)................................................$150.00/Hour
4. SITE VISITS:
(Within a 75 Km radius of downtown Toronto,
during normal business hours, at the rate set
out in item 1, above. Minimum Billing 3 Hours)..............$375.00+/Visit
5. EXPENSES:
Mileage @ $0.36/KM
All other travel-related expenses....................................................$. At Cost
Out-of-pocket expenses.......................................................................$. At Cost
6. TERMS:
Purchase orders are required, prior to the onset of project. Absent of
arrangements made prior to the onset of the project, all
invoices are payable upon receipt. On projects of an open-ended
nature, it is our policy to request a retainer equal to approximately 30%
of the estimated time of involvement.