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Record 1 1981-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A record-playback system for discrete discs. Invented by the Victor Co. of Japan (JVC) and developed by JVC and RCA Records, the system needs a demodulator and special cartridge with a special stylus for discrete, four-channel playback.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Procédé qui permet à la pointe de lecture d’une cellule spéciale de tourne-disque, de lire quatre informations différentes en quadriphonie. Développé par RCA, NIVICO et NATIONAL, ce procédé se rapproche de la transmission stéréophonique radio FM Multiplex.

Spanish

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