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Intro To Media Arts
Recording Arts
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Internet/New Media
Undergraduate 1
05/24/2007

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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
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