1: What is Recorded Sound?

We learn about how analog media record the sensory perception of sound.

• Lectures

  • Aural sensory perception
  • What is recorded sound?
  • Technical constructs of recording and playback
  • Examples of large-scale audio collections

• References

  • IASA TC-04 sec 5.2 Reproduction of Historical and Obsolete Mechanical Formats. 2009. pp. 32-44.pdf
  • AES Calibration Record. Coarse groove, lateral monophonic cut. 2007.pdf
  • Wikipedia articles

• Assignments

  • Case Study: University of Illinois Campus Media Census
• Tools:
  • Quiz: HTML/Web Basics (Login Required)