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Journal Article

The Dynamic Range of Disc and Tape Records

Authors: Gravereaux, Daniel W.; Gust, Arthur J.; Bauer, Benjamin B.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 18 · Issue 5 · pp. 530–535 · October 1970

Abstract

The emergence of the tape cartridge and cassette as entertainment media prompts comparisons with the disc record. Factors which control the disc noise during production have been measured and are discussed and the geometric level limitation of a disc, occurring in an equalized player, is described. Both the level capability and the background noise of cartridge and cassette tape are measured and discussed. The dynamic range curves of each medium are compared by referencing to the audible background noise and examining the level capability. At present the disc record has the greater dynamic range.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
18
Issue
5
Pages
530–535
Publication date
October 6, 1970
Affiliation
CBS Laboratories, Stamford, CT (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article