Tape Recorders: How They Work |
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acetate Ampex amplitude armature audio signal backing bias frequency bias oscillator bulk eraser capacitor capstan cause centrifugal switch coating coil Courtesy curve cycles diameter disc drive electrical electron-eye equalization circuit erase head erasure filter flywheel frequency response harmonic distortion high frequencies high-frequency response home recorders home-type recorders humidity idler wheel induction motor input laminations low-frequency lubrication machines magnetic field magnetic head magnetic recording magnetic tape magnetic-recording magnetic-tape Magnetophone manufacturers mechanism meter method microphone motorboard mu metal neon bulb noise operation output oxide pentode plastic playback amplifier pole professional recorders puck recording head recording level recording process recording signal recording tape reproduce head rewind roller rotating rotor rubber shown in Fig signal-to-noise ratio sound speed variations stator strength SWITCH synchronous motor take-up reel tape recorder tape speed Telegraphone tension track transistor tube typical voltage volume indicator VU meter wave