Details Title: Intro To Media Arts Description: Recording Arts Total Flash Cards: 31 Created: 05/24/2007 15:12:53		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Internet/New Media Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term What invention was Thomas Edison responsible for in the field of recording arts? Definition The phonograph (Also started Columbia Records) Term What did Emile Berliner invent? Definition 78 RPM Flat Disc (also started EMI/Victor) Term Bell Labs Microphone Patents Definition Condenser - 1920 Dynamic - 1930 Term what invention did RCA fail with in 1931 and Columbia succeed with in 1948? Definition The 33 & 1/2 LP Term What invention did Hitler use for propoganda which used iron particles of iron oxide "glued" to tape? Definition The Magnetophone Term Who brought the magnetophone to the USA? Definition Jack Mullin Term Who was the 1st artist to use tape for production? Definition Bing Crosby Term Who released the first multitrack recorded on a home disc system? Definition Les Paul Term Who came up with the "Wall of Sound" or the fat sound? Definition Phil Spector Term What became the recording standard in the 1970's? Definition Analog 24 Track Term What are the 3 elements of the 3 head system? Definition Sync, Repro, and Erase Term Who released the first compact disc? Definition SONY & Philips in 1982 Term What does an executive producer do? Definition Handles business arrangements for artist and producer Term What does the producer do? Definition He is responsible for the creative process Term Engineer Definition Responsible for technical aspects Term Assistant Engineer Definition Makes session run smoothly Term Studio Manager Definition Books the studio, promotes the studio, does hiring Term A&R Definition Artist and Repertoire - Locates and develops artists Term Pre-Production Definition Most critical part of a project (Planning) Term Tracking Definition Recording the core elements Term Overdubbing Definition Adding new material Term Mixing Definition Blending the sounds Term Mastering Definition Preparing mix masters for various formats Term Manufacturing and Distribution Definition Label responsible for that aspect (EMI, WEA, SONY/BMG) Term Balanced Wiring Definition Uses 3 conductors, Eliminates interference, Professional (1/4"TRS, XLR) Term Unbalanced wiring Definition Uses 2 conductors, "prosumer" (RCA cables) Term Metering Definition 0db=.775volts of energy Term 3 levels of dynamic range? Definition Max level(Headroom between)Nominal level(signal to noise ratio between) noise floor Term What is a console? Definition used to prepare and manipulate during and after recording Term Master Section Definition Global controls over I/O's : Speaker select, Talkback, Master Fader, Control room volume Term Patchbay Definition Nerve system, where all wires connect