IEC 61119-5:1993

Foreword
Clause
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Description of the system
6 Track configuration and pattern
   6.1 Track configuration
        6.1.1 Tape speed and number of tracks per second
11 Audio encoding
   11.1 Mode application
        11.1.1 Audio encoding mode
        11.1.2 System application
   11.2 Source encoding
        11.2.1 Pre-emphasis
        11.2.2 Number of audio channels
        11.2.3 Sampling frequency
        11.2.4 Sampling timing
        11.2.5 Quantization
   11.3 Word to symbol conversion
        11.3.1 Audio data word
        11.3.2 48k mode, 44k mode and 32k mode
   11.4 Interleave format
        11.4.1 48k mode, 44k mode and 32k mode
12 Subcode encoding for audio use
   12.1 Subcode in main ID
        12.1.1 Bit assignment of ID1 to ID7
   12.3 Subcode in subdata
        12.3.4 Professional time and control code recording
   12.4 Subcode in main data
   12.5 Application rules of subcode for pre-recorded
        tape
Annex A Advice for the professional
        applications of DAT

Applies to professional use of the digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) for recording and/or reproducing digital audio signals. Defines the mechanical and electrical characteristics necessary to ensure full interchangeability between software and hardware in any geographical location.