Digital audio needed videotape to be possible - and the early days were wild!
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The history here is wild!Links 'n' stuff:Oh, here's the mentioned link before I forget:https://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/sony/pcm-f1.htmTechmoan's video:http...

An interesting video on digital audio being stored on analogue video tape! Technology Connections delivers as always.