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Printing Date:
2009-02-16
Publication History:
Pub. 1997; Reaffirmed 2003; Reaffirmed 2008; Stabilized 2012.
Abstract:
This standard provides recommendations concerning the storage conditions, storage facilities, enclosures, and inspection for recorded polyester-base magnetic tapes in roll form. It covers analog and digital tape and includes tape made for audio, video, instrumentation, and computer use. (22 pages)
File type and size:
Downloadable PDF (1.06 MB)
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$0 AES Member   $50 Non-Member

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