In a message of 17 Dec 97 at 00:41:33 James Bradley (1:134/213.0) wrote
To me (2:255/126.6) about Hi-Fi Stereo VCRs ... 
 JB> I use an old Sony that uses a potentiometer to adjust the input volume
 JB> as opposed to those crappy duckers (or whatever the term is) that
 JB> adjusts volume according to the input.
That is handy, I haven't got anyway of controlling the input level to
either of my VCR's, I usually use a preamp with a level meter and control
for sorting this out, You can get a very high signal without distortion!
 JB>  What's the deal with this NICAM?
 JB> I've never heard of the brand. Do they use the same arrangement?
NICAM is used in the United Kingdom, It is a Digital audio signal qhich is
transmitted along with the Video signal, So TV sound here is CD quality!
 JB> This Sony has a better S/N ratio than any 44.1K, 16 bit recording! No
 JB> slouch in many respects.
According to the specifications in the manual...
My Sanyo VHR775 has got a S/N ratio of: 80dB
My Aiwa FX28000 has got a S/N ratio of: 65dB
Must admit that when you turn the volume up when you come to a blank bit
you have to turn it up high before you can here any noise!!, the minute the
audio comes back then there is no chance in hearing noise!!
Cheers & Merry Christmas from Nick.
Message written by Nick Blundell - Merry christmas!
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