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Sound Foundations - TM
Leture 2: Multitrack Recording
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06/06/2007

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record head
Definition
tape head that transfer elcetrical energy to magnetic energy and for storage on magnetic tape
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take-up reel
Definition
the reel on open reel recorder to which the take goes after passing across head stack
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supply reel
Definition
the reel on an open reel tape recorder for which the tape winds towards the head assembly
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flutter arm
Definition
maintains tape tension
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guide roller
Definition
maintain tape height
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capstan/pinch roller
Definition
both maintain tape speed
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erase head
Definition
erases previously recorded material
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sel-rep head (sync head)
Definition
head on a tape recorder that is capable of playing back and recording simulatineously
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repro mode
Definition
state of a multitrack recorder twhere playback is monitored from the reproduce head
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all safe
Definition
state in which recording is not possible
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internal mode
Definition
a mode of speed control when the machine looks for internal clock source
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external mode
Definition
mode of speed control when the machine looks for external clock source, mostly for sync purposes
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Variable Speed Oscillator (VSO)
Definition
speed control mose that varies speed and pitch
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format
Definition
what must be done to digital tape before recording
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subcode
Definition
digital data stored along with the audio where time, program number, sample rate, and index info is located
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Digital Audio Stationary Head (DASH)
Definition
head assembly used in linear digital tape recorders such as Sony 3388, Mitsubishi X880, Studer D827
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auto locator
Definition
used to cycle between stored points on recording media
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