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The Science of Vinyl Records: Why Appearance Matters
51:11 - 56:24 (05:13)
The material used in making vinyl records can affect their ability to attract dust and static electricity. Adding 0.5% carbon black to the mix makes it more conductive and repels dust better.
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The use of carbon black in vinyl records makes it a better conductor and repels dust, leading to cleaner records.
51:11 - 54:03 (02:52)
Summary
The use of carbon black in vinyl records makes it a better conductor and repels dust, leading to cleaner records.
ChapterThe Science of Vinyl Records: Why Appearance Matters
EpisodeVinyl Records: Black Magic at Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Vinyl records hold a physical encoding of sounds, which are mechanically transferred through a ruby chisel onto the grooves of the record.
54:03 - 55:08 (01:05)
Summary
Vinyl records hold a physical encoding of sounds, which are mechanically transferred through a ruby chisel onto the grooves of the record. One can observe the etchings in these grooves under an electron microscope, which represent the different sounds that can be played from the record.
ChapterThe Science of Vinyl Records: Why Appearance Matters
EpisodeVinyl Records: Black Magic at Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Playing a vinyl record involves placing a sensitive needle or stylus, usually made of industrial gemstones like sapphire, onto the grooves of the record, which reads the mechanical encoding and translates it into an electrical signal that can be amplified and played through speakers.
55:08 - 56:24 (01:16)
Summary
Playing a vinyl record involves placing a sensitive needle or stylus, usually made of industrial gemstones like sapphire, onto the grooves of the record, which reads the mechanical encoding and translates it into an electrical signal that can be amplified and played through speakers.