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Convention Paper

New CCITT "Three-Level Test Signal": The Latest Aspect in the Vu-PPM Debate

Authors: Hertz, Bent F.

AES Convention 80 · Paper 2357 · March 1986

Abstract

This paper describes briefly the characteristics of the vu meter and the Peak Programme Meter, both in common use by broadcasters and studios all over the world. The new three level test tone, recommended by CCITT for international programme exchange will be discussed with special relation to the vu meter. Also the need for a new Thrue PPM with less htan 0.1 ms integration time will be discussed in the view of digital recording equipment.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 80
AES Convention
80
Paper number
2357
Publication date
March 6, 1986
Session subject
Measurement and Instrumentation
Affiliation
Danmarks Radio (Danish Broadcasting Corp.), Copenhagen, Denmark (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper