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Convention Paper

Magnetic Digital Audio Recording: A Realistic Look at an Emerging Technology

Authors: Engberg, Edwin W.

AES Convention 59 · Paper 1339 · February 1978

Abstract

The general considerations towards the design of Magnetic Digital Audio Recorders are presented and a typical block diagram is explained.: Some areas of hardware implementation which are considered state-of-the-art are discussed to provide the potential user with a realistic understanding of what will limit the performance specifications of digital audio recorders.: Certain machine operating requirements which the author feels are necessary for the general acceptance of digital recorders are presented to show their dependence upon the recorders basic signal and tape formats.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 59
AES Convention
59
Paper number
1339
Publication date
February 6, 1978
Affiliation
Ampex Corporation, Redwood City, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper