Author Topic: 80 Year Anniversary of Magnetic Tape (Read 3675 times)

ironbut · « **on:** September 10, 2013, 02:22:14 PM »

September 9th marked the 80th anniversary of the first patent filed for magnetic tape
Here's a nice history lesson of the recording medium.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/09/history_of_magnetic_tape_part_one?page=1

Listens2tubes · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2013, 08:03:30 PM »

Another great find.

steveidosound · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2013, 08:51:47 PM »

Pretty much the day after Ray Dolby passed away, also marked the 50th anniversary of the Compact Cassette.