Which of the following statements was not true of music recording before the development of stereophonic recording in 1956?

a. Multiple microphones were necessary to pick up several instruments simultaneously.
b. Musicians performing music to be heard on a single recording could be recorded in separate locations at separate times and their performances later mixed together.
c. Musicians had to re-perform a song together repeatedly until they are satisfied with a take.
d. Up to 50 takes might be necessary in the 1950s to get a satisfactory take.


ANSWER: b

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