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Technical specifications relating to the encoding of sound in a resource.
$a - Type of recording
The method used to encode audio content for playback (e.g., analog, digital).
| 344 | ##$aanalog$c33 1/3 rpm$gstereo | ||||||||
$b - Recording medium
The type of medium used to record sound on an audio carrier (e.g., magnetic, optical).
| 344 | ##$adigital$boptical$gsurround$hDolby Digital 5.1$2rda | ||||||||
$c - Playing speed
The speed at which an audio carrier must be operated to produce the sound intended.
| 344 | ##$aanalog$c78 rpm | ||||||||
$d - Groove characteristic
The groove width of an analog disc or the groove pitch of an analog cylinder.
| 344 | ##$aanalog$dcoarse groove$2rda | ||||||||
$e - Track configuration
The configuration of the audio track on a sound-track film.
| 344 | ##$aanalog$eedge track$2rda | ||||||||
$f - Tape configuration
The number of tracks on an audiotape.
| 344 | ##$aanalog$f12 track | ||||||||
$g - Configuration of playback channels
The number of sound channels used to make a recording (e.g., one channel for a monophonic recording, two channels for a stereophonic recording).
| 344 | ##$adigital$gstereo$2rda | ||||||||
$h - Special playback characteristics
An equalization system, noise reduction system, etc., used in making an audio recording.
| 344 | ##$aanalog$hDolby-B encoded$2rda | ||||||||
$0 - Authority record control number or standard number
See description of this subfield in Appendix A: Control Subfields.
$2 - Source
Identification of the source of terms when they are from a controlled list.
$3 - Materials specified
Part of the described materials to which the field applies.
$6 - Linkage
See description of this subfield in Appendix A: Control Subfields.
$8 - Field link and sequence number
See description of this subfield in Appendix A: Control Subfields.