Coding for Digital Recording (1990) Front Cover Book Details Author John Watkinson Genre Coding Theory; Digital Recording; Information Theory Subject Sound - Recording and reproducing Publication Date 1990 Format Paperback (220 x 140 mm) Publisher Focal Press Language English Plot First there is an introduction to the principles of digital optimal and magnetic recording, designed to cutting the shortcomings inherent in all realiable recorders. The characteristics of stationary head and rotary head tape recorders are contrasted with these of magnetic and optical disks. The book then introduces the concept of channel coding which allows real data to be recorded despite limitations such as jitter and restricted bandwidth, and shows how elegant coding techniques can dramatically improve the storage of a medium. The reliability of the medium is then compared with the sensitivity of the data to errors, and it is shown that in most cases an error correction system is necessary . Error correction is a complex subject, but the explanations given here eliminate all unnecessary mathematics, making understanding easier. The coding theory is then reinforced by a detailed analysis of a number of modern digital recording formats, including Compact Disc, CDROM, RDAT, and the D-1 and D-2 digital video recorder formats. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store NAB 1996 Bookstore Location A04 Purchase Price $32.95 Purchase Date April 1996 Condition Very Good Index 388 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Amazon UK Powell's Collection # 000639 Main Subject Coding Theory Secondary Subject Digital Recording Product Details LoC Classification TK7881.4 .W383 1990 Dewey 621.389/3 20 ISBN 0240512936 Edition 01 Printing 1 Country USA Cover Price $37.95 Nr of Pages 220 First Edition Yes Rare No Original Details Original Publication Year 1990 Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.