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Convention Paper

A Technical and Historical Look at the Stylus/Groove Interface in Recording Past to Present

Authors: Owen, Tom; Alexandrovich, George

AES Convention 74 · Paper 2048 · October 1983

Abstract

Via SEM and historical photographs, the authors will trace the developments of record cutting from cylinders to modern day recording techniques, and its parallel stylus/groove interfacing technology. Emphasis will be placed on the physical characteristics of the groove (depth, width, fixed or variable LP, materials, burnishing, hot and cold cutting, etc.), as well as the playback technologies employed then and now. Part 1 will address the Edison-Berliner era; Part 2 will address Maxfield-Harrison-Bell Labs, and Bachman-Bauer-Goldmark technology.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 74
AES Convention
74
Paper number
2048
Publication date
October 6, 1983
Session subject
Disk Recording and Multichannel Sound
Affiliation
Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, Performing Arts Research Center of The New York Library, New York, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper