tape-transport mechanism
119 track tape — The IBM System/360, released in 1964, introduced what is now generally known as 9 track tape. The magnetic tape is 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) wide, with 8 data tracks and one parity track for a total of 9 parallel tracks. Data is stored as 8 bit… …
12Audio tape length and thickness — Since the widespread adoption of reel to reel audio tape recording in the 1950s, audio tapes and tape cassettes have been available in many formats. This article describes the length, tape thickness and playing times of some of the most common… …
13Capstan (tape recorder) — Capstans are rotating spindles used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder. The tape is threaded between the capstan and one or more rubber covered wheel, called a pinch roller , which presses against the capstan, thus… …
14Digital Audio Tape — can also refer to a compact cassette with digital storage: DCC or one of several digital reel to reel formats Digital Audio Tape A 90 minute DAT cart …
15Antikythera mechanism — The Antikythera mechanism (main fragment) The Antikythera mechanism (  / …
16Compact Cassette — A TDK D C60 cassette, a common speech quality tape with a 60 minute playing time, in a housing similar to that of the original Compact Cassette specification …
17VHS — Infobox media name = Video Home System | caption = Top view of VHS cassette with ruler for scale type = Video recording media encoding = FM on magnetic tape common lengths = 120, 160 minutes (Standard Play Mode) unusual lengths = 5, 10, 15, 30,… …
18Dolby noise reduction system — Dolby NR is the name given to a series of noise reduction systems developed by Dolby Laboratories for use in analogue magnetic tape recording. The first was Dolby A professional noise reduction for recording studios in 1966, but the best known is …
19Dolby noise-reduction system — A Dolby 361 A type noise reduction module Dolby NR is the name given to a series of noise reduction systems developed by Dolby Laboratories for use in analog magnetic tape recording. The first was Dolby A, a professional broadband noise reduction …
20Audio system measurements — are made for several purposes. Designers take measurements so that they can specify the performance of a piece of equipment. Maintenance engineers make them to ensure equipment is still working to specification, or to ensure that the cumulative… …
