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| What invention was Thomas Edison responsible for in the field of recording arts? |
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| The phonograph (Also started Columbia Records) |
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| What did Emile Berliner invent? |
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| 78 RPM Flat Disc (also started EMI/Victor) |
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| Bell Labs Microphone Patents |
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Condenser - 1920
Dynamic - 1930 |
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| what invention did RCA fail with in 1931 and Columbia succeed with in 1948? |
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| What invention did Hitler use for propoganda which used iron particles of iron oxide "glued" to tape? |
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| Who brought the magnetophone to the USA? |
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| Who was the 1st artist to use tape for production? |
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| Who released the first multitrack recorded on a home disc system? |
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| Who came up with the "Wall of Sound" or the fat sound? |
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| What became the recording standard in the 1970's? |
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| What are the 3 elements of the 3 head system? |
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| Who released the first compact disc? |
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| What does an executive producer do? |
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| Handles business arrangements for artist and producer |
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| What does the producer do? |
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| He is responsible for the creative process |
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| Responsible for technical aspects |
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| Makes session run smoothly |
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| Books the studio, promotes the studio, does hiring |
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| Artist and Repertoire - Locates and develops artists |
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| Most critical part of a project (Planning) |
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| Recording the core elements |
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| Preparing mix masters for various formats |
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| Manufacturing and Distribution |
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| Label responsible for that aspect (EMI, WEA, SONY/BMG) |
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| Uses 3 conductors, Eliminates interference, Professional (1/4"TRS, XLR) |
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| Uses 2 conductors, "prosumer" (RCA cables) |
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| 3 levels of dynamic range? |
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| Max level(Headroom between)Nominal level(signal to noise ratio between) noise floor |
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| used to prepare and manipulate during and after recording |
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Global controls over I/O's :
Speaker select, Talkback, Master Fader, Control room volume |
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| Nerve system, where all wires connect |
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