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MASTER TAPE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- master
1, record 1, English, master
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reference tape 2, record 1, English, reference%20tape
correct
- master tape 3, record 1, English, master%20tape
- original tape 4, record 1, English, original%20tape
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A first-generation tape, or edited version from which dubs will be made. 1, record 1, English, - master
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bande maîtresse
1, record 1, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bande originale 2, record 1, French, bande%20originale
correct, feminine noun
- bande étalon 3, record 1, French, bande%20%C3%A9talon
correct, feminine noun
- bande génératrice 4, record 1, French, bande%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun
- bande mère 5, record 1, French, bande%20m%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande sur laquelle se trouve l'enregistrement complet et dont les copies sont tirées. 6, record 1, French, - bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Instrumentos de control y registro
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta patrón
1, record 1, Spanish, cinta%20patr%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cinta original 2, record 1, Spanish, cinta%20original
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pilot tape
1, record 2, English, pilot%20tape
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- master tape 2, record 2, English, master%20tape
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A magnetic tape volume that is used in a data-processing operation without any change to its contents. 3, record 2, English, - pilot%20tape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term master tape is also used in connection with paper tape. 3, record 2, English, - pilot%20tape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pilot tape: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - pilot%20tape
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bande pilote
1, record 2, French, bande%20pilote
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bande maîtresse 2, record 2, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
- bande à dupliquer 2, record 2, French, bande%20%C3%A0%20dupliquer
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En traitement des données, volume de bande magnétique qui est utilisé sans aucune modification de son contenu. 1, record 2, French, - bande%20pilote
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bande pilote : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 2, French, - bande%20pilote
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
- Internet y telemática
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta piloto
1, record 2, Spanish, cinta%20piloto
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cinta maestra 2, record 2, Spanish, cinta%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta magnética que almacena todos los datos que han de utilizarse en un modelo piloto, y que han de servir de base para la comprobación del sistema que se ha diseñado. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Con frecuencia, estos datos son ficticios y no responden más que a las necesidades de verificación del modelo piloto. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cinta piloto: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 2, Spanish, - cinta%20piloto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- master tape
1, record 3, English, master%20tape
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the edited tape from which an acetate is cut [to make a record] ... 1, record 3, English, - master%20tape
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Vinyl] records are usually made from tape recordings ... It could be an original recording, but more often it is a copy of original tapes. 1, record 3, English, - master%20tape
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This technology is rarely used today since digital medias are now standard. 2, record 3, English, - master%20tape
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bande étalon
1, record 3, French, bande%20%C3%A9talon
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bande génératrice 1, record 3, French, bande%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice
correct, feminine noun
- bande maîtresse 2, record 3, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande magnétique comprenant le contenu intégral d'un enregistrement destiné à être reproduit ultérieurement sur disques [vinyles] commerciaux. 1, record 3, French, - bande%20%C3%A9talon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En raison de la pénétration massive des supports numériques, cette technologie est maintenant considérée comme caduque. 3, record 3, French, - bande%20%C3%A9talon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- master tape
1, record 4, English, master%20tape
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A magnetic tape that contains data which must not be overwritten, such as an executive routine or master file. 2, record 4, English, - master%20tape
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bande maître
1, record 4, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bande maîtresse 2, record 4, French, bande%20ma%C3%AEtresse
correct, feminine noun
- bande originale 3, record 4, French, bande%20originale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta maestra
1, record 4, Spanish, cinta%20maestra
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cinta magnética en que se almacenan datos inalterables; por ejemplo, cinta que contiene un archivo (fichero) maestro o datos de transacciones actuales. 2, record 4, Spanish, - cinta%20maestra
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- master tape
1, record 5, English, master%20tape
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video production, the edited and final version of a videotape that can be used to create a master videodisc. 2, record 5, English, - master%20tape
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bande originale
1, record 5, French, bande%20originale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la filière d'enregistrement du disque compact, premier enregistrement numérique ou analogique, réalisé sur bande magnétique. 1, record 5, French, - bande%20originale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- master tape 1, record 6, English, master%20tape
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.the -- and the correction tape are then merged to produce a third, error-free tape which drives a Photon phototypesetting machine. 1, record 6, English, - master%20tape
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bande-mère 1, record 6, French, bande%2Dm%C3%A8re
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
E.une bande de corrections a été, comme la première, frappée par l'opérateur; elle comporte des repères marginaux se référant à ceux de la --. 1, record 6, French, - bande%2Dm%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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