Feb 11, 2014 6:30 AM

Sound Scientist: Inside the Home Studio of Radiolab's Jad Abumrad

The home studio of Radiolab's Jad Abumrad is the audio equivalent of a sketchbook, and it's full of wonderful toys.

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