Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes

Latham WS. Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes. J Audio Eng Soc. 1958;6(1):26-34. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=247

@article{Latham1958_247,
  author = {Latham, William S.},
  title = {{Variable-Speed Scanning of Recorded Magnetic Tapes}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {6},
  number = {1},
  pages = {26--34},
  year = {1958},
  month = jan,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=247}
}

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AB  - A device for critical examination of recorded data on moving or stationary magnetic tapes by means of variable-speed rotating magnetic reproduce-head assemblies is described. Several types of interchangeable assemblies, both single- and dual-track, are discussed, together with certain operative phenomena peculiar to each. Problems arising from the use of variable-speed scanning as a means of analyzing recorded analog data are illustrated. The effect of rotating-head design on wow and flutter is described in detail, as well as the ability of current magnetic tapes to withstand physically high-speed scanning for prolonged periods of time. Although the system was designed primarily as a tool to aid in the development of data-recording device relative to the field of sonar, its application to other fields of scientific research is discussed.
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