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Journal Article

Defects in Magnetic Recording Tape: Their Cause and Cure

Authors: Radocy, Frank

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 3 · Issue 1 · pp. 31–34 · January 1955

Abstract

The presence of imperfections in the surface of magnetic tapes has been a problem in the computer, tleemetering, and home recording fields. Tape squeal, sticking, and level variations have been caused by deposits on the head due to the shearing of imperfections in the oxide. Because of the effect of level variation in the computer field, the latter phenomenon has generally been referred to as -dropout.- Through improved binder formulation and coating techniques, a precision tape has been developed in which coating imperfections are virtually eliminated as a source of dropouts.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
31–34
Publication date
January 6, 1955
Affiliation
Audio Devices, Inc., Glenbrook, CT (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article