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equipment including Scully 16-, 4-, and 2-track tape machines. Seeking additional help, Korvin invited long-time friend Joe Schick to return to New York and become a partner in the studio. Upon opening to clients, Schick served primarily as studio manager for about four years before departing Blue Rock. Korvin handled the majority of engineering duties and became chief engineer. Blue Rock was also one of the first New York studios to employ a female engineer, Jan
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