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I.S. EN 61595-1:2005

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MULTICHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER (DATR), REEL-TO-REEL SYSTEM, FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - PART 1: FORMAT A
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English

Published date

01-01-2005

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Foreword
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 width and number of digital audio channels
7 Tape winding
8 Reel and hub
9 Allocation and dimension of magnetic tracks
10 Assignment of magnetic tracks
11 Emphasis
12 Main track recording
   12.1 Recording modulation method
   12.2 Signal block structure
        12.2.1 The word format
        12.2.2 The frame and block structure
        12.2.3 Synchronization pattern
   12.3 Signal word distribution to tracks
   12.4 Error protection method
        12.4.1 The error correction code
        12.4.2 Interleave sequence
   12.5 Recording and reproducing characteristics
        12.5.1 Reference tape
13 Subtrack recording
   13.1 Auxiliary channels
        13.1.1 Time code channel (time code track)
        13.1.2 Auxiliary data channel (auxiliary data track)
        13.1.3 Auxiliary analogue channels (cue audio-1
               track and cue audio-2 track)
   13.2 Alignment of digital audio signals and subtrack
        signals
        13.2.1 Alignment of cue audio-1 and cue audio-2
               track signals
        13.2.2 Alignment of time code track signals
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Applicable to 8 to 64 channel digital audio recording on 12,7 mm or 25,4 mm wide tape, with stationary heads, for professional use. Defines the mechanical and electrical characteristics necessary to ensure the interchangeability of programmes, recorded as digital audio signals on magnetic tape in professional industries.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
78
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN 61595-1:1999 Identical
DIN EN 61595-1:1998-07 Identical
EN 61595-1 : 1997 Identical
NBN EN 61595-1 : 1998 Identical
BS EN 61595-1:1997 Identical
SN EN 61595-1 : 1997 Identical
NF EN 61595-1 : 1997 Identical
IEC 61595-1:1997 Identical

IEC 61120-3:1991 Digital audio tape recorder reel to reel system, using 6.3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use - Part 3: Format B
IEC 61120-2:1991 Digital audio tape recorder reel to reel system, using 6.3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use - Part 2: Format A
IEC 61120-4:1992 Digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system, using 6,3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use - Part 4: Magnetic tape properties: definitions and methods of measurement
IEC 60268-12:1987 Sound system equipment. Part 12: Application of connectors for broadcast and similar use
HD 507 : 200S1 TIME AND CONTROL CODE FOR VIDEO TAPE RECORDERS
IEC 61120-1:1991 Digital audio tape recorder reel to reel system, using 6,3 mmmagnetic tape, for professional use - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60958:1989 Digital audio interface
IEC 61120-5:1995 Digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system, using 6,3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use - Part 5: Reels
IEC 60268-15:1996 Sound system equipment - Part 15: Preferred matching values for the interconnection of sound system components.
EN 61120-4:1992 Digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system, using 6,3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use - Part 4: Magnetic tape properties: definitions and methods of measurement
IEC 60461:2010 Time and control code

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