DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER REEL TO REEL SYSTEM, USING 6.3 MM MAGNETIC TAPE, FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
International Electrotechnical Committee
Foreword
Clause
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Data flow of a digital audio tape recorder
4 Digital encoding
4.1 Sampling frequency
4.2 Sampling timing
4.3 Quantization
5 Tape speed
6 Tape winding
7 Reel and hub
8 Allocation and dimension of magnetic tracks
9 Assignment and dimension of magnetic tracks
10 Emphasis
11 Auxiliary channels
11.1 Time code channel (sub-track 1)
11.2 Auxiliary data channel (sub-track 2)
11.3 Auxiliary channels (sub-tracks 3 and 4)
11.4 Alignment
12 Indication
12.1 Format identification
Defines the mechanical and electrical characteristics necessary to ensure the interchangeability of programme recorded digital audio signal on magnetic tape amongst professional industries. Applies to stereophonic digital audio recording on 6,3 mm wide tape with stationary heads for professional use. Coverage includes definitions, digital encoding, tape speed, tape winding, emphasis, and auxiliary channels.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | International Electrotechnical Committee |
| Committee | TC 60 |
