BS EN 61120-1 discusses a digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system, using 6.3 mm magnetic tape, for professional use with a focus on general requirements.
BS EN 61120-1 is the first part of the BS EN 61120 multi-series on digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system that applies to the stereophonic digital audio recording on a 6,3 mm wide tape with stationary heads for professional use.
BS EN 61120-1 defines the mechanical and electrical characteristics necessary to ensure the interchangeability of programme recorded digital audio signal on magnetic tape amongst professional industries.
BS EN 61120-1 is presented in three parts. Parts 2 and 3 describe two formats usable within part 1.
BS EN 61120-1 is practical to have switchable operation between these two formats. Consequently, it is logical to include both in one standard.
BS EN 61120-1 on the requirements for digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system is useful for:
Digital Audio Tape has the capability to record at lower, equal or higher sampling rates compared to a compact disc. Reel-to-reel audio tape recording also called the open-reel recording, is a magnetic tape audio recording in which the recording tape is spooled between reels.
BS EN 61120-1 discusses the data flow of a digital audio tape recorder, digital encoding, tape speed, tape winding, reel and hub, allocation, and the dimension of magnetic, tracks, assignment, and dimension of magnetic tracks, emphasis, and auxiliary channels. This will help you to understand digital audio reel-to-reel recording and reproducing systems.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 61120-1, you can enhance the digital audio tape recorder reel-to-reel system’s effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized product.
IEC 61120-1:1991