Interview with Al Grundy, January 8, 2000

Interview Summary

In this interview with audio engineer Al Grundy, Grundy starts by discussing his background in audio engineering, starting with his time doing radio transcription. He then talks about various audio engineering magazines. The interview also covers disc recording and the difficulties of mastering records. Grundy then talks about bringing the first Neumann recording lathe to the United States and the advent of stereophonic recording in the 1950s. He then talks about his time at the Concert Hall Society and discusses post-recording. The two then talk about Music Center Incorporated (MCI), makers of recording consoles. The interview then covers Grundy's Institute of Audio Research and ends with a discussion of the Sapphire Club.

Interview Keyword

Grundy, Al Radio transcription Magazines Recording, disc Recording lathes Neumann Concert Hall Society Sapphire Club Sapphire Group Music Center Incorporated (MCI)

Interview LC Subject

Sound--Recording and reproducing Sound--Recording and reproducing--History Sound recording industry Sound recording industry--History Sound recordings Record labels. Music History of science and technology Schmitt, Albert, 1936-

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