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... result in inferior sound : too much results in a severe loss of high frequencies , too little and the highs can be distorted . Further , improper bias can prevent noise - reduction systems from operating properly . Ideally , then ...
... result in inferior sound : too much results in a severe loss of high frequencies , too little and the highs can be distorted . Further , improper bias can prevent noise - reduction systems from operating properly . Ideally , then ...
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... result is a reduction in hiss of about 10 dB . The noise - reduction system just described is called Dolby B , and it's been in use for more than two decades . But improvements in source material and other audio components , and ...
... result is a reduction in hiss of about 10 dB . The noise - reduction system just described is called Dolby B , and it's been in use for more than two decades . But improvements in source material and other audio components , and ...
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... result is significant high - frequency loss . means to adjust the azimuth ( head - to - tape angle ) alignment for each side of the tape . Once satisfactory record and playback performance have been assured , other factors come into ...
... result is significant high - frequency loss . means to adjust the azimuth ( head - to - tape angle ) alignment for each side of the tape . Once satisfactory record and playback performance have been assured , other factors come into ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Elements of HighFidelity Sound | 3 |
Tape Decks | 11 |
Copyright | |
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