EN 61595-1:1997

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
   3.1 Data flow of a digital audio tape recorder
4 Digital encoding
   4.1 Sampling frequency
   4.2 Sampling timing
   4.3 Quantization
5 Tape speed
6 Tape width and number of digital audio channels
7 Tape winding
8 Reel and hub
9 Allocation and dimension of magnetic tracks
10 Assignment of magnetic tracks
11 Emphasis
12 Main track recording
   12.1 Recording modulation method
   12.2 Signal block structure
        12.2.1 The word format
        12.2.2 The frame and block structure
        12.2.3 Synchronization pattern
   12.3 Signal word distribution to tracks
   12.4 Error protection method
        12.4.1 The error correction code
        12.4.2 Interleave sequence
   12.5 Recording and reproducing characteristics
        12.5.1 Reference tape
13 Subtrack recording
   13.1 Auxiliary channels
        13.1.1 Time code channel (time code track)
        13.1.2 Auxiliary data channel (auxiliary data track)
        13.1.3 Auxiliary analogue channels (cue audio-1
               track and cue audio-2 track)
   13.2 Alignment of digital audio signals and subtrack
        signals
        13.2.1 Alignment of cue audio-1 and cue audio-2
               track signals
        13.2.2 Alignment of time code track signals
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Applies to 8 to 64 channel digital audio recording on 12,7 mm or 25,4 mm wide tape, with stationary heads, for professional use. Defines the mechanical and electrical characteristics necessary to ensure the interchangeability of programmes, recorded as digital audio signals on magnetic tape in professional industries.