Interview with Jim Anderson, February 9, 1999

Interview Summary

This interview with audio engineer Jim Anderson begins with a discussion of Anderson's background in audio engineering. It then moves on to discuss his time with National Public Radio (NPR). Anderson then talks about copying European recording techniques and fellow audio engineer Edward Greene. He talks about the studios in which he worked and the effects of recording on the performance of musicians. Anderson then talks about other studios in New York (N.Y.) and his session work as a freelance audio engineer. The two discuss reclusive audio engineer Rudy Van Gelder and the future of audio engineering. The interview then moves on to a discussion on recording rap music and the formation of record label Blue Note Records. Anderson moves on to talk about innovations in sound delivery methods, such as compact discs. The two talk about the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and the culture of recording studios. The interview ends with a discussion of women in audio engineering.

Interview Keyword

Anderson, Jim Blue Notes Records National Public Radio (NPR) Audio Engineering Society Van Gelder, Rudy Classical music Rap music Women Greene, Edward

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 Anderson, Jim

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