Ah yes, the cutting-edge innovation of the century: turning paper tape into a high-fidelity audio storage medium using...wait for it...computer vision! πŸ€–πŸ“œ Just what the world needsβ€”an over-engineered solution to store your #mixtape in the most inconvenient way possible! πŸ˜‚πŸŽΆ
http://www.theresistornetwork.com/2021/03/qrtape-audio-playback-from-paper-tape.html #cuttingedgeinnovation #audiostorage #computervision #papertech #HackerNews #ngated
QRTape | Audio Playback from Paper Tape with Computer Vision

Here is a project that I have been tossing around in my head for at least a year or two now. Given advances in audio compression algorithms ...

1972 Vintage MFM Cassette Tape Advertisement

The image features a vintage advertisement for Memorex brand magnetic tape, specifically the "Chromium dioxide cassette" which is designed to hold 60 minutes of audio content. The design prominently displays the name "MEMOREX," with additional text indicating it's intended for specially equipped equipment and that this particular type offers "60 Minutes." A visual representation shows a silver-colored MFM tape deck, highlighting its compatibility.

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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #vintageadvertisement #memorex #chromiumdioxide #magnetictape #audiostorage