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Recording studio ‘on air’ lightbox
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Title:
Recording studio ‘on air’ lightbox
NFSA ID
1668925
Year
1940
The 'on air' sign is a crucial feature of recording studios and radio stations. When a live recording session is taking place, the sign is lit as a signal not to interrupt. This sign is an example of a vintage lightbox from 1940. Apart from the dated typography, it looks relatively similar to the block-letter 'on air' signs that are still used today.
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