February 25, 2010

new technology for the old school

a couple of links to share is all.

first is a collection of stunning images done by the institute of optics at the university of rochestser. they put a vinyl record under an electron microscope to see what those grooves look like REAL close.

check it out:




See more via Synthgear

second is a pretty cool ad for technics cassettes from japan, circa the mid-80s. hat tip to Yoga Records for this one.

1 comment:

  1. I would love to go to a gallery showing of those LPs cloe up and personal. They would look amazing blown up to subway poster size- don't you think? Killer post!

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