BS EN 61595-3:2000

1 Scope
2 Description of data recording
3 Definition of "A" and "B" tracks
Annex A (informative) Bibliography

Applies to the use of a 16-bit track pair to record 24-bit data words per channel. Arisen in the market, is a requirement for media storing digital audio data with words that are wider than 16 bits, and the introduction of digital mixing consoles that incorporate signal processing with higher resolution than 16 bits. Digital multitrack tapes are an ideal medium with their enormous data storage capacity for such an implementation. Applies also, to any other medium with minimum of two tracks.

Digital multirack tapes, with their enormous data storage capacity, are an ideal medium for storing digital audio data with words wider than 16 bits. The method described herein is also applicable to any other medium with minimum of two tracks.