Jack Mullin

John Thomas Mullin (October 5, 1913 – June 24, 1999) was an American pioneer in the field of magnetic tape sound recording and made significant contributions to many other related fields. From his days at Santa Clara University to his death, he displayed a deep appreciation for classical music and an aptitude for electronics and engineering. When he died in 1999, he was buried with a rosary and a reel of magnetic tape. A 2006 documentary movie, Sound Man: WWII to MP3, was made about his life and contributions to sound recording.

Jack Mullin
Born
John Thomas Mullin

(1913-10-05)October 5, 1913
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1999(1999-06-24) (aged 85)
Alma materSanta Clara University
OccupationElectrical engineer
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