![]() |
|
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Barry Hufker's background in audio is extensive. Former Coordinator of the Audio Production Faculty and Audio Production Program at Webster University, Hufker is a full-time associate professor in the Department of Electronic and Photographic Media. The author of a number of articles for national recording industry magazines, Hufker was also production manager at KWMU-FM, where he was responsible for several important technical "firsts." These innovations include the introduction of compact discs and digital recording to Saint Louis, as well as the premiere of Ambisonic surround sound broadcasts to the nation. Hufker's experience in radio production, "live" and "live-on-tape" broadcasts is broad. Acting as the audio engineer and producer for a host of local "live" and "live-on-tape" broadcasts, he has been the associate producer of the national broadcasts of the Saint Louis Symphony. He also has recorded Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for more than 25 years. Hufker has produced many of these recordings for National Public Radio. |