Specifies the A-chain electrical frequency response characteristics for magnetic sound reproduction in motion-picture control rooms and indoor theatres. Also meant for use, in conjunction with ISO 2969, in the standardisation of recording monitor and reproduction characteristics of motion-picture sound in review rooms, studio dubbing theatres and indoor theatres. Deals with that part of the motion-picture sound system from the transducer to the input terminals of the main fader; should be read in conjunction with ISO 8590, which defines the recorded characteristics for 70 mm and 35 mm magnetic striped prints.