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BSI - BS 6840-17

Sound System Equipment Part 17: Methods for Specifying and Measuring the Characteristics of Standard Volume Indicators

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Organization: BSI
Publication Date: 30 April 1991
Status: active
Page Count: 14
ICS Code (Audio systems): 33.160.30
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Defines the characteristics, methods of measurement, scale colours and standard scale markings, and requirements for a built-in or external attenuator for VU indicators (VU-meters) for use in recording studios and broadcast control rooms.

Document History

BS 6840-17
April 30, 1991
Sound System Equipment Part 17: Methods for Specifying and Measuring the Characteristics of Standard Volume Indicators
Defines the characteristics, methods of measurement, scale colours and standard scale markings, and requirements for a built-in or external attenuator for VU indicators (VU-meters) for use in...
BS 6840-17
April 30, 1991
Sound System Equipment Part 17: Methods for Specifying and Measuring the Characteristics of Standard Volume Indicators
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References

This document references:
IEC 60268-10 - Sound system equipment - Part 10: Peak programme level meters
Published by IEC on March 1, 1991
This part of IEC 268 applies to audio-frequency peak programme level meters, for use in equipment for broadcasting, sound reinforcement, sound recording and household entertainment. This standard...
This document is referenced by:
BS EN 60961 - Helical-Scan Video Tape Cassette System Using 12.65 mm (0.5 in) Magnetic Tape on Type L
Published by BSI on July 15, 1994
Specifies recording MODE 1 (oxide particle tape) and MODE II (metal particle tape) for recording of FM signals and defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment to ensure the...
This document is referenced by:
BS 6840-10 - Sound System Equipment Part 10: Methods for Specifying and Measuring the Characteristics of Peak Programme Level Meters
Published by BSI on August 30, 1991
Characteristics, relevant methods of measurement and performance requirements (in some cases) for audio frequency peak programme level meters for use in equipment for broadcasting, sound...
This document is referenced by:
BS 6259 - Code of practice for The design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems
Published by BSI on March 31, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
BS 6259 - TC - Tracked Changes (Redline) - Code of practice for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems
Published by BSI on February 25, 2020
This British Standard gives recommendations for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems intended for communicating speech, music and/or other signals, including...
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