The servo control system used in a new audio tape transport is discussed with special emphasis on the requirements dictated by continuous capstan tape control. Closed loop reel and capstan servos, their modes of operation, interaction, and control, along with some of the unusual methods employed in their implementation will be presented.

Author: Harshberger, Jr., Robert P.
Affiliation: Audio / Video Systems Division, Ampex Corporation, Redwood City, CA
AES Convention: 55 (October 1976) Paper Number: 1174
Publication Date: October 1, 1976 Import into BibTeX
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