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Convention Paper

Some Not Well Known Aspects of Analog Tape

Authors: Klingelnberg, A.

AES Convention 88 · Paper 2912 · March 1990

Abstract

Some not well known aspects of analog tapes (biasing, distortion) will be discussed, this includes methods of measurements, calibration and finding the 'right' compromise. Bias has a variety of influences besides known changes in sensitivity ('loudness', frequency response) and maximum output level (3rd harmonic distortion, saturation). The paper discusses difference tone distortion, less known modulation effects, frequency response errors, and some secondary effects of automatic bias control circuits. Some data of high speed duplicating and distortion of involved amplifiers will also be presented.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 88
AES Convention
88
Paper number
2912
Publication date
March 6, 1990
Session subject
Recording
Affiliation
Remscheid (& Alsdorf), West Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper