Reel to Reel Digitisation – The Marvellous Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
Origins It seems like a distant era, but once upon a time, before you even looked around for a reel to reel digitisation, R2R, (abbreviated) reigned supremely as the pinnacle of audio engineering – the earliest application of magnetic tape for audio recording. Fritz Pfleumer, a German engineer, and his team developed magnetic reel-to-reel tapes. […]
Betamax vs VHS – Who Won the Format War?
The rivalry between VHS and Betamax formats, a significant chapter in technology history, traces back to 1971 when Sony introduced the U-matic, the pioneering enclosed video format. Initially crafted for commercial and professional applications due to its costliness, U-matic laid the groundwork for Sony’s subsequent creation – the Betamax – which debuted in 1974 as […]
The Wonderful History of 9.5mm Cine Film
In today’s world, we are presented with an array of options when it comes to home theatre sound systems and screen sizes, each offering varying levels of image quality. This might lead us to believe that the desire to recreate the cinematic experience at home is a recent trend. However, the pursuit of replicating cinematic […]
