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Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers ( Volume: 38, Issue: 2, February 1942)
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Design and Use of Noise-Reduction Bias Systems

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Publisher
SMPTE — White Plains, NY, USA
Doc Type
Journal Article
Content Type
Original Research
Abbreviated Title
J SMPE
Volume
38, No. 2, pp. 125–147
Abstract
The factors underlying the design and use of biased recording systems are described. In order to minimize noise and “shutter bump” special precautions in filtering must be taken. Suitable values for “attack” and “release” times are dependent upon the type of recording, margin settings, and reproducing conditions. Comparison of variable-density and variable-area requirements is made. Methods used in designing the rectifiers, filters, and other circuit details are given and the application to a new equipment known as the RA-1124 Noise-Reduction Unit is shown.
Publication Date
1942-02-01
DOI
10.5594/J09926
ISSN
Print: 0097-5834
Link
https://doi.org/10.5594/J09926
Author(s)
R. R. ScovilleElectrical Research Products Division of Western Electric Co., Hollywood, Calif.
W. L. BellElectrical Research Products Division of Western Electric Co., Hollywood, Calif.
Copyright
© 1942 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Inc.

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  • 3 Frayne J. G. Silent H. C. : “Push-Pull Recording with the Light-Valve,” J. Soc. Mot. Pict. Eng. , XXXI (July, 1938 ), p. 46 . EXTERNAL
  • 4 Daily C. R. Chambers I. M. : “Production and Release Applications of Fine-Grain Films for Variable-Density Sound Recording,” J. Soc. Mot. Pict. Eng. , XXXVIII (Jan., 1942 ), p. 45 . EXTERNAL
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  • 8 Scoville R. R. Frayne J. G. : “Analysis and Measurement of Distortion in Variable-Density Recording,” J. Soc. Mot. Pict. Eng. , XXXII (June, 1939 ), pp. 648 – 672 . EXTERNAL
  • 9 Hopper F. L. Manderfeld E. C. Scoville R. R. : “A New High-Quality Film-Recording System,” J. Soc. Mot. Pict. Eng. , XXVIII (Feb., 1937 ), p. 191 . EXTERNAL
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