Before the CD came out, you could record your own digital audio - on video tape.
Have a look at a HiFi unicorn, the Technics SV-P100 - the first integrated digital audio tape recorder.
In this video you’ll get a demo and hear about the history of PCM recording onto tape.
This all took place years before the introduction of DAT in 1987 - (Digital Audio Tape).
If you’re interested, here’s a video all about DAT:
00:00 Intro
02:34 A tour of the machine
04:38 Cutting-edge for 1980
08:14 Getting around the tape
15:53 A potted history of PCM
20:30 A quick look inside
22:04 Digital in and out?
26:4
...3 What about VHS HiFi?
28:38 Wrap up
31:17 14-bit play-out
All music is from the Youtube Audio Library.
I Have a Reservation - Tracktribe
So Smooth - Danny Kean/Doug Maxwell
The Jam - Slynk & Mr Stabalina
Over Time - Vibe Tracks
Special thanks to the following invaluable online resources.
https://worldradiohistorShow more