Mastering ‘Aja’
Mastering master Bernie Grundman discusses his work on this pivotal recording.
The TEL of Telarc
In 2005, Bob Woods and Jack Renner sold their interests in Telarc to the Concord Music Group. Woods continued on as an employee of Concord for several years. Renner retired from the company, handing over the duties of Chief Engineer …
The Right Place: Why Cleveland?
Cleveland has long suffered from a reputation problem. Those who know the city, though, appreciate its vibrant arts scene, low cost of living, and diverse neighborhoods. What made Cleveland such a good place for Telarc? The first answer to this …
The Office: Telarc Edition
In addition to the recording team of producers, engineers, and editors, many other Telarc employees played a vital role in getting a release into the hands of listeners. The production department included graphic designers, a project manager, and a contracts …
Telarc’s Award Winners
One measure of Telarc’s impact on the world of recorded music is in the awards they received, listed here by year. Following the dissolution of Telarc’s production department, there were more: The great success of Telarc at the Grammys, especially …
Sidebar: What is Digital Audio?
This project focuses on digital audio and Telarc’s use of it. In order to understand the impact of Telarc’s work, especially in the early days of the digital audio era, it may help to understand what digital audio is, and …
Telarc and the Development of Audio Technology
Telarc was formed at the start of the digital recording era and demonstrated the sonic potential of this new technology. Their alliance with Soundstream in this effort was the first of numerous partnerships with equipment makers and tinkerers. These early …
High Fidelity and Audiophilia
“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.” This quote, variously attributed to Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Waugh, and others, could sum up the philosophy of the audiophile. Or perhaps Robert Heinlein’s version is more appropriate: “If a …