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Convention Paper

The Role of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers in Audio Standardization

Authors: Knop, Jr., H. W.

AES Convention 33 · Paper 548 · October 1967

Abstract

The SMPTE, through its Engineering Committees, generates standards which aid in producing better quality sound for motion-picture and television audiences. Standards specify film and magnetic stripe dimensions; location, dimensions and reproducing characteristics of audio records; techniques for assessing recorded sound quality; and, test films for checking and aligning sound recording and reproducing equipment. A complete list is presented and typical standards are described.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 33
AES Convention
33
Paper number
548
Publication date
October 6, 1967
Affiliation
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc., Rochester, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper