<html><head></head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>Ron</div><div><br></div><div>You are correct as to the level. +3 db. The reason being that SMPTE time code is a square wave. Thus the RMS energy is higher by that amount. The peak to peak level is the same as a sine wave that shows 0 db on the meter.</div><div><br></div><div>That answers the first part of the questions. <br><br>Chris Hill</div><div><br>On Mar 6, 2012, at 10:52 PM, Ron Fleury <<a href="mailto:sngman4@yahoo.com">sngman4@yahoo.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;">Steve Orland had me record it +3db as I recall from 1975 on a vr2000...saturation? RF<br><br>--- On <b>Mon, 3/5/12, <a href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</a> <i><<a href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</a>></i></b> wrote:<br><blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><br>From: <a href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</a> <<a href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</a>><br>Subject: [QuadList] Audio and Time Code Quiz of the week<br>To: <a href="mailto:quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com">quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com</a><br>Date: Monday, March 5, 2012, 5:58 AM<br><br><div id="yiv1527418769">
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<div>The RA-4000 discussion last week got me thinking about the recording of
SMPTE time code. </div>
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<div>So here are a couple of questions and we will see who comes up with the
correct answers.</div>
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<div>What is the record level as shown on the audio meter for SMPTE time code
and why?</div>
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<div>The AVR series dealt with time code in a straightforward manner. Why
did the VR series of machines have to be modified? List more than one
reason.</div>
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<div>What was the VR Modification provided by AMPEX? Bonus points if you
can tell me what kit it came with.</div>
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<div>Chris Hill</div>
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