Analog

What does this word mean?

…of or pertaining to a mechanism that represents data by measurement of a continuous physical variable, as voltage or pressure.

What does it mean in the context of your project?

-In regards to our project, we are using “analog” devices, technologies, and sounds, by changing the quantities through a physical device (the continuous physical variable) which will represent the data (music) we are using to create our mash-up! (I hope I am understanding the definition, I could very well be wrong, but I’m taking a shot at it!)

What does it mean in the context of the world of microphones?

-When musicians use microphones they are using an analog device which continuously streams the sound of the instrument through the microphone and into the speakers, creating sound and music. Because it is an analog device, small details are more prominent.

What does it mean for the world of recording technology?

-There are two ways of recording sound (actual sound waves and the measurement of sound wave air pressure). Analog recording is one of these techniques in the world of recording technology.

What does it mean in the context of music education?

-If I am understanding analog correctly, then I would say that within music education we can use analog technology to create music in a setting where more learning is taking place, verses only using digital technology. Analog provides raw sounds to be created, and uses devices to do so, which in turn creates many learning opportunities for students.