Things that “blow your mind”


In this hobby of ours, the things that have “blown your mind”.  Both Fact & Fiction.

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@mahgister AKG Headphones

l still use AKG 240 headphones in a system l set up at my girlfriends place. The 240 MK II is still in production.

The brand was then a division of Philips when l bought them. I had over the years noticed AKG in use in many recording studios, often worn by musicians and conductors. Last night l was viewing a documentary of Jerry Goldsmith recording the score for “The River Wild” film, some 30 years ago. He was wearing AKG semi-open studio 240’s with the “gold” (no relation) ear pieces.

l know they are probably not used today, but a good indication they were highly regarded in the recording business at that time. AKG are excellent at isolating outside noise, and comfortable to wear for long periods monitoring loud music. Great for conducting a large orchestra and hearing the stereo mix, but not so good if sitting at home, and the door bell rings.

The force in pounds per square inch of phonograph stylus contacting a record is more force per psi than the contact area of the tires against the road of a fully-loaded 18 wheeler. 

True?  Not true?

 

 

@waytoomuchstuff True or not true?
 

Impossible to answer unless you clarify….

 

Is the vehicle standing or moving

What speed if Travelling (suggest 331/3, 45 or 78)

What pressure are the tyres inflated to for load

Has the wheel tracking been optimised

What size tyres are they (optional on some models)

What are the road conditions (Wet or Dry, Hot or Cold)

Are air spoilers fitted if optional

What is the cargo

How heavy is the driver

What colour is the vehicle (no forget that)

 

l would assume the tyres would all be averaged for one psi reading?

 

l realise this may be way too much stuff, but all needs to be taken into account. A finger in the air, l would say stylus pressure point more psi.

 

A reversal of the stylus (stationery) and record (moving) with the 18 wheeler analysis, but l am sure there is a mathematician/engineer who could work this conundrum out, if there is an interest here.