The lost sound of the split flap departure board
Aug 27, 2022, 08:26 AM
Today most of the large train stations in France have LED departure boards that update silently. But when I first arrived in Paris ten years ago all of the main terminals had the old "Split-Flap" style boards. Each time the board would update, a wonderful flipping noise would be heard. This recording captures exactly that sound, recorded at Gare du Nord in 2012.
Sony PCM D50 + Soundman OKM II binaural mics + A3 adapter
Recorded 06.10.12
Recording provided by Colin Hunter.
This is part of the Obsolete Sounds project, the world’s biggest collection of disappearing sounds and sounds that have become extinct – remixed and reimagined to create a brand new form of listening. Explore the whole project at https://citiesandmemory.com/obsolete-sounds
Sony PCM D50 + Soundman OKM II binaural mics + A3 adapter
Recorded 06.10.12
Recording provided by Colin Hunter.
This is part of the Obsolete Sounds project, the world’s biggest collection of disappearing sounds and sounds that have become extinct – remixed and reimagined to create a brand new form of listening. Explore the whole project at https://citiesandmemory.com/obsolete-sounds