by: kevin03
Total views: 1
Word Count: 577

Often, the technology of recording may seem like a relatively new development; and in the grand scheme of things, one has to admit that this is so. However, despite the amazing advances that have been made in recording techniques and the technological advances that have been made in the field in the last few decades, the recording of sound has quite a long history. The capabilities of the typical recording studio are far beyond what they were even twenty years ago; but by taking a longer view and understanding how the technology of recording has progressed, there is a lot to be learned and applied in your studio. The first true studio recordings were made in the 1890's. At this time, all recordings were of course made acoustically. Recording technology was still in its infancy, with magnetic wire (the antecedent to magnetic tape) being used to capture the recordings which were then run through a horn which in turn would be attached to the cutting needle which grooved the record. These recordings were quite limited in terms of how sounds could be captured - even the higher end recording studios boasted little more than a soundproofed wall. Mixing, mastering and editing were all an impossibility at this stage. Despite the limitations of the technology, recorded sound captured the imagination of the public with field recordings becoming popular - and in these days these were, quite literally field recordings, with the equipment being set up outdoors to capture nature sounds. The 1930's saw great advances in recording. Amplifiers were developed and microphones were quickly improving in dynamic range. The mixing board was developed during this decade, along with the advent of monitors for engineers to better hear what they were recording and mixing. Magnetic tape became ever more widely available and the acoustic recordings of the previous century quickly disappeared in favor of these new technologies. Up into the 1970's the equipment continued to improve, although the basic technique of recording remained much the same. Soundproofed rooms and microphones, with recording largely being done live through the board an onto tape. Re-recording would involve an entire new take rather than just rerecording and dubbing one track. Editing was also used very little save by avant garde composers. It was improved monitoring and more effectively exploiting the capabilities of the existing technologies (i.e. -magnetic tape) that allowed the recording industry to move forward. Editing became much more a part of the recording process than merely a postproduction duty. In the late 1960's and 1970's artists and producers made advances by experimenting with the possibilities of the recording studio, discovering techniques which are now standard and finding new sounds which expanded the palette of popular music. Mixing and mastering had become an art in and of themselves. The progression from acoustic to analog technologies presaged the later transition from analog to largely digital recordings - but the recording industry, thanks to the work of pioneers in studio experimentation is a field not afraid to embrace new technologies and explore their possibilities. Recoding has grown immeasurably as a set of technologies and an art in its own right as a result. The history of recorded sound is a story which is still unfolding, with artists, producers and recording engineers all continuing to make advances in techniques and technologies along the way - and it is a fascinating story to watch unfold.

About the Author

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of MusicianHome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development. http://www.musicianhome.com

---

View PDF | Print View

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
Next Article - Teach Yourself How To Sing
Previous Article - Reasons To Learn To Play The Drums

More Related Articles In This Category

1: Jazz It Up in Majorca
2: Bob Marley Posters, Music, Art, Humanity And Soul
3: News From The World Of Music Downloads
4: Ukulele Chords: Learn To Play Chord Changes
5: Hip Hop Beats Can Help An Artist Stand Out - Get Rap beats Instrumentals Like The Major Labels Do
6: Everything You Should Know About USB Turntables
7: Bob Marley Posters To Music To Artistry
8: The 14th Century Instrument The Sackbut
9: How To Make The Most Of Your Budget For DJ Equipment
10: The Sliding Jazzy Music of the Trombone
11: The Ancient Brass Instrument The Cornett
12: The Slithering Shape of the Instrument The Serpent
13: The Unsual French Instrument The Saxhorn
14: The Differences Between a Tuba and Sousaphone
15: The Foundation Of A Band, The Acoustic Bass Guitar
16: Improve Your Health Through Relaxation Music
17: 3 Tips to Consider for Hiring Piano Movers
18: Music On Your Wedding Day
19: Can You Feel the Beat of the Drum
20: The Magic Of The Rolling Stones
21: The Fantastic Music World of Stevie Wonder
22: Drums - Do You Know Everything About It?
23: The Wonders of Woodwind Instruments
24: The High Pitched Beauty of the Flute
25: The Bluesy Sounds of the Bass Saxophone

---

For WebMasters

Link This Article - HTML Code -

<a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/Music/the-evolution-of-recorded-sound.html" target=_blank>The Evolution Of Recorded Sound</a>

Link This Article - BBcode -

[url=http://americanahost.com/articles/Music/the-evolution-of-recorded-sound.html]The Evolution Of Recorded Sound[/url]

Copy This HTML Code To Put This Article In Your Web Site.

<h1>The Evolution Of Recorded Sound</h1><br><br> <br><br> Often, the technology of recording may seem like a relatively new development; and in the grand scheme of things, one has to admit that this is so. However, despite the amazing advances that have been made in recording techniques and the technological advances that have been made in the field in the last few decades, the recording of sound has quite a long history. The capabilities of the typical recording studio are far beyond what they were even twenty years ago; but by taking a longer view and understanding how the technology of recording has progressed, there is a lot to be learned and applied in your studio. The first true studio recordings were made in the 1890's. At this time, all recordings were of course made acoustically. Recording technology was still in its infancy, with magnetic wire (the antecedent to magnetic tape) being used to capture the recordings which were then run through a horn which in turn would be attached to the cutting needle which grooved the record. These recordings were quite limited in terms of how sounds could be captured - even the higher end recording studios boasted little more than a soundproofed wall. Mixing, mastering and editing were all an impossibility at this stage. Despite the limitations of the technology, recorded sound captured the imagination of the public with field recordings becoming popular - and in these days these were, quite literally field recordings, with the equipment being set up outdoors to capture nature sounds. The 1930's saw great advances in recording. Amplifiers were developed and microphones were quickly improving in dynamic range. The mixing board was developed during this decade, along with the advent of monitors for engineers to better hear what they were recording and mixing. Magnetic tape became ever more widely available and the acoustic recordings of the previous century quickly disappeared in favor of these new technologies. Up into the 1970's the equipment continued to improve, although the basic technique of recording remained much the same. Soundproofed rooms and microphones, with recording largely being done live through the board an onto tape. Re-recording would involve an entire new take rather than just rerecording and dubbing one track. Editing was also used very little save by avant garde composers. It was improved monitoring and more effectively exploiting the capabilities of the existing technologies (i.e. -magnetic tape) that allowed the recording industry to move forward. Editing became much more a part of the recording process than merely a postproduction duty. In the late 1960's and 1970's artists and producers made advances by experimenting with the possibilities of the recording studio, discovering techniques which are now standard and finding new sounds which expanded the palette of popular music. Mixing and mastering had become an art in and of themselves. The progression from acoustic to analog technologies presaged the later transition from analog to largely digital recordings - but the recording industry, thanks to the work of pioneers in studio experimentation is a field not afraid to embrace new technologies and explore their possibilities. Recoding has grown immeasurably as a set of technologies and an art in its own right as a result. The history of recorded sound is a story which is still unfolding, with artists, producers and recording engineers all continuing to make advances in techniques and technologies along the way - and it is a fascinating story to watch unfold.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of MusicianHome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development. http://www.musicianhome.com<br><br> Keywords: <b>music, recorded music, recorded sound, history of recording, performing music</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/Music/the-evolution-of-recorded-sound.html" target=_blank>The Evolution Of Recorded Sound</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/Music/">Music</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/kevin03-9.html">kevin03</a>

---

Article URL : The Evolution Of Recorded Sound
Article Category : Music
Article Author : kevin03