Ed Long (audio engineer)

Ed Long

Edward M. Long (1932 – December 17, 2016) was an audio engineer known for introducing the first near-field studio monitors[1][2] and the first Time-Aligned loudspeaker crossover.[3][4][5]

In 2021, Ed Long was inducted into the TEC Awards Technology Hall of Fame for his development of the concept of near-field monitoring.[6]

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  2. ^ Petersen, George (November 1, 2007). "Livin' Large". Mix. Penton Media. Archived from the original on August 22, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  3. ^ Borwick, John (2001). Loudspeaker and headphone handbook (3 ed.). Focal Press. pp. 474–476. ISBN 0-240-51578-1.
  4. ^ "1977 UREI 813 Studio Monitors". Mix. Penton Media. September 1, 2006. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  5. ^ "TECnology Hall of Fame 2006". TECnology Hall of Fame. TEC Foundation. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  6. ^ "2021 Technology Hall of Fame Inductees". TEC Awards. Retrieved July 25, 2021.