Certain noise effects associated with high-frequency recorded signals are attributable to rapid fluctuations in the speed of the magnetic tape as it passes over the recording heads. The high-frequency tape flutter may be caused by resonant longitudinal vibrations which are excited by random frictional forces. The flutter rate can be determined theoretically from a consideration of the mechanical properties of magnetic tape, and the calculations verified by actual measurement with a frequency discriminator and spectrum analyzer.
(See document for exact affiliation information.)
Click to purchase paper as a non-member or login as an AES member. If your company or school subscribes to the E-Library then switch to the institutional version. If you are not an AES member Join the AES. If you need to check your member status, login to the Member Portal.
