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Wow

Small variations in the playback speed of a tape, CD, record or other audio/video device resulting in pitch wobbling or variation. Wow is similar to flutter but is caused by slower speed variations than flutter. They both cause audible pitch distortions as the recorded material is read faster and slower and faster again resulting in an up and down roller coaster ride that is heard as pitch variations (frequency variations). Wow is very low in CDs and other digital disc media making it primarily a problem associated with cassette tapes and records. Wow figures are normally given as a combination with flutter (wow and flutter), and lower figures are better.

Permanent link Wow - Creation date 2021-01-07


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