Tension grows between labels and digital radio

[Jared Moya]

At issue are new devices that can record and save high-quality digital copies of tunes as they're being broadcast by these new networks. Recording executives are worried that consumers might increasingly opt to make such copies instead of purchasing the music on a commercial CD or from a download store like Apple Computer's iTunes.

 

For now, the Recording Industry Association of America is in negotiations with satellite radio companies and is opening discussions with radio broadcasters over specific products. But over the long term, the music industry says, Congress should find a way to regulate these new digital radio networks so labels can get paid when consumers keep copies of songs, as is the case with iTunes.

 

"We've got to find a way to harmonize this so it's rational," said Mitch Bainwol, the RIAA's chief executive officer. "There are going to be new technologies that are great for fans, and great for the entire music world, but they're all operating on different platforms, and all operating on different rule sets."

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[mountain_rage]

"We've got to find a way to harmonize this so it's rational," said Mitch Bainwol, the RIAA's chief executive officer. "There are going to be new technologies that are great for fans, and great for the entire music world, but they're all operating on different platforms, and all operating on different rule sets."

Thats life. These guys just dont get it things dont work all on the same rules and regulations your always gonna have originality. Change or die.

[Burd]

Nothing's changed: if you can hear it, it can be copied. Simple as that. When I was a kid, I used my tape recorder. Now, I use digital sound recorder software. The only way they can stop copying is to make the music soundless. And, if they keep this up, that's what's going to happen.

[boogiedan]

rrrrrr
let the battle continue
pay 4 nothing
share all

n also up my rep point's
ive none
it's a disgrace
raaaaaaaaaaaaaaa