The life and times of... gear.

[chrisghost]

I'm another one of those guys who's into the vintage sounds, you know the type. In the end it's all a matter of taste isn't it? Bla bla...

I've been searching google and bookstores for any kind of site/book that talks about the history of gear. When was what used, when did what get into play, big changes, what was concidered good and/or bad at the time (as I'm sure that every age had his own Behringer, imagine people in the future trying to get vintage Behringer gear on ebay... good god).

I'd really like to get some better general knowledge of this, basicly from the time Alan Lomax cut directly into wax, until, say mid eighties.

Any tips?

[mikeh]

I've seen some books (in book stores) that discuss the history of recorded sound (but I don't recall content and I've never actually read one of these books.

Sometimes the individual companies (Roland, etc) may have information on products they marketed (as an example where the Roland Space Echo was first brought to market).

I did read a book on the Beatles (can't remember the name) that documented the history of Beatles recording sessions and if I recall did reference many specific pieces of gear used.

I have seen articles in mags such as EQ & Recording that talk about the history of recording (when certain mics first were used, etc.)

I would think an internet search (with the right selection of key words) could identify some possible book options.

[pohaku]

The Recording The Beatles book is really pretty good. A bit pricey, but I was able to find one on Amazon at a bit of a discount, although I see someone has a used first edition on Amazon now for $499 New ones are $100 from the publisher.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec0...es/beatles.htm

[RRuskin]

Originally Posted by chrisghost

I'm another one of those guys who's into the vintage sounds, you know the type. In the end it's all a matter of taste isn't it? Bla bla...

I've been searching google and bookstores for any kind of site/book that talks about the history of gear. When was what used, when did what get into play, big changes, what was concidered good and/or bad at the time (as I'm sure that every age had his own Behringer, imagine people in the future trying to get vintage Behringer gear on ebay... good god).

I'd really like to get some better general knowledge of this, basicly from the time Alan Lomax cut directly into wax, until, say mid eighties.

Any tips?

Take a look at the documentary "Tom Dowd and the Language of Music." It's a fascinating look at the man, the recorded music he was responsible for and the equipment changes from that late 40's to the present day.

[Ironklad Audio]

find all the info you can on bill putnam and les paul...

[soundchaser59]

Behind The Glass


might have a few mentions and descriptions of how vintage gear was used.....