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Printing Date:
2021-05-19
Publication History:
Pub. 1999; Revised 2008; Reaffirmed 2013; Reaffirmed 2019 with editorial corrections; Revised 2020; Revised 2021
Abstract:
This standard provides a convention for expressing edit data in text form for digital audio stored as random access disk files in a manner that enables simple and accurate computer parsing while retaining human readability. It also describes a method for expressing sample-accurate time-code information in character notation, and simple automation for stereo & surround panning and audio gain. (49 pages)
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Downloadable PDF (575.46 KB)
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$0 AES Member   $100 Non-Member

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