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Convention Paper

A Desktop Optical Disk Digital Audio Recorder and Editor

Authors: Stautner, John P.

AES Convention 84 · Paper 2645 · March 1988

Abstract

A desktop optical disk digital audio recording and editing system is discussed. The system, now in production for over a year, utilizes the most recent generation of 5-1/4 -in write-once optical disk drives. The media consists of inexpensive 400 megabyte removable optical disk cartridges. The recording system is based on a single board audio computer which supports digital signal processing, random access editing, and an interface for optional control from a personal computer or terminal. A digital interface to the Sony 1610/30 has been incorporated which allows all-digital transfers of audio to and from the system. Uses of the system have included audio archiving, sound effects, and home hi-fi, in addition to CD and LP mastering.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 84
AES Convention
84
Paper number
2645
Publication date
March 6, 1988
Session subject
Historical and Late Papers
Affiliation
Compusonics Corporation, Palo Alto, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper