The Frequency Response of Magnetic Recorders for Audio

McKnight JG. The Frequency Response of Magnetic Recorders for Audio. J Audio Eng Soc. 1960;8(3):146-153. Available from: https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=512

@article{McKnight1960_512,
  author = {McKnight, John G.},
  title = {{The Frequency Response of Magnetic Recorders for Audio}},
  journal = {Journal of the Audio Engineering Society},
  volume = {8},
  number = {3},
  pages = {146--153},
  year = {1960},
  month = jul,
  publisher = {Audio Engineering Society},
  url = {https://aes.org/publications/elibrary-page/?id=512}
}

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AB  - The total frequency response of a magnetic tape recorder depends on the amplifier responses, the heads, and the tape. Response standards have been established by NAB and CCIR for the reproduce chain, using an -ideal- reproduce head and a prescribed post-emphasis. Techniques are discussed and data shown for calibrating the reproduce chain; the ideal reproduce head is physically realizable. The only standard for the record chain is that it must produce tapes which reproduce properly on a standard reproduce chain. Data show that the frequency-dependent response loss of the record chain may be made negligible. A record adjusting tape was chosen, and the required preemphasis derived. Wavelength-dependent losses are appreciable; their causes are briefly discussed and found to be inherent in the tape and record heads used at the present state of the art.
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