Whether you record with an iPhone, a DAW, or are an analog purist, the devices we record on today made a huge leap forward when acoustic (cylinder and vinyl) went magnetic in 1935 in Germany with AEG's Magnetophon. Suddenly you could hear the dynamic ranges and the recording could be easily edited. We owe a lot to these pioneers of magnetic tape recording!
Bing Crosby helped enable the Ampex Corporation to manufacture this technology in the US in 1947. It gave him the freedom to re-record portions of his shows when mistakes were made. Previously in acoustic recording, one often threw away the vinyl master record and had to start over.*
We can all appreciate being able to re-record our tracks, whatever they may be.
Our*Museum Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording*is working to preserve this evolutionary technology in a public museum in Austin. We believe folks would enjoy their future generations being able to learn about and "play with" these early recording devices. That's our goal.
And to make it even more fun, we want to bring in examples of the various historical sound recording devices to the museum. Then combine them with all the areas sound recording enhances including music, broadcasting, film, video and science.
Here's a*layout*of the initial floor plan for our Museum. This is to be a world class music and recording technology museum. http://museumofmagneticsoundrecording.org/images/R2R/MOMSRLloydLayout.jpg
We only have a few days left on our*Indiegogo.com*campaign that will fund: 1) acquisition of historical recording devices; 2) provide shipping for donors of those devices; 3) pay for storage of the devices until the permanent museum is available; and 4) fund interior design work for the Museum (interactive displays, vintage demonstration areas and space utilization).
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/833222/emal/7999595
We would greatly appreciate your donating to our project.
Please share our information with others who may be interested in helping.
Thank you!
Martin Theophilus, Board President, Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording NARAS AES
Bing Crosby helped enable the Ampex Corporation to manufacture this technology in the US in 1947. It gave him the freedom to re-record portions of his shows when mistakes were made. Previously in acoustic recording, one often threw away the vinyl master record and had to start over.*
We can all appreciate being able to re-record our tracks, whatever they may be.
Our*Museum Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording*is working to preserve this evolutionary technology in a public museum in Austin. We believe folks would enjoy their future generations being able to learn about and "play with" these early recording devices. That's our goal.
And to make it even more fun, we want to bring in examples of the various historical sound recording devices to the museum. Then combine them with all the areas sound recording enhances including music, broadcasting, film, video and science.
Here's a*layout*of the initial floor plan for our Museum. This is to be a world class music and recording technology museum. http://museumofmagneticsoundrecording.org/images/R2R/MOMSRLloydLayout.jpg
We only have a few days left on our*Indiegogo.com*campaign that will fund: 1) acquisition of historical recording devices; 2) provide shipping for donors of those devices; 3) pay for storage of the devices until the permanent museum is available; and 4) fund interior design work for the Museum (interactive displays, vintage demonstration areas and space utilization).
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/833222/emal/7999595
We would greatly appreciate your donating to our project.
Please share our information with others who may be interested in helping.
Thank you!
Martin Theophilus, Board President, Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording NARAS AES