1970s Console Design to 1990s Console Design

http://www.resolutionmag.com/pdfs/MAKER/davedearden.pdf
David Dearden with a nice little very concise paragraph

Summarised as follows:

Biggest change between 70s/80s and now is mechanical construction and wiring
Simpler Frame Designs
- due to reduction in weight
Which in turn was
- due to no shielding required
Which in turn was
- due to simpler modular designs
Which in turn was
- due to replacement of transformers with electronic balance ins/outs

Frame wiring times reduced
- due to use of ribbon cable

etc...
very interesting

Thanx for the info Simon :thumb:

Cheers,