Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes

Latham WS. Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes. In: AES Convention 9. Audio Engineering Society; 1957.pp. 9:1-27. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=208

@inproceedings{Latham1957_208,
  author = {Latham, William S.},
  title = {{Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes}},
  booktitle = {AES Convention 9},
  pages = {9:1-27},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=208},
  year = {1957},
  month = oct,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society}
}

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AB  - A device for critical examination of recorded data on moving or stationary magnetic tapes by means of variable-speed rotating magnetic reproduce-head assemblies is described. Several types of interchangeable assemblies, both single- and dual-track, are discussed, together with certain operative phenomena peculiar to each. Problems arising from the use of variable-speed scanning as a means of analyzing recorded analog data are illustrated. The effect of rotating-head design on wow and flutter is described in detail, as well as the ability of current magnetic tapes to withstand physically high-speed scanning for prolonged periods of time. Although the system was designed primarily as a tool to aid in the development of data-recording devices relative to the field of sonar, its application to other fields of scientific research is discussed.
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