Digital audio recorder

Definition and stakes

United States House of Representatives,  House Report 102-780 Part 1 (1992)

“ A. The digital audio recording technology Digital audio technology has existed for several years. Compact discs are examples of this innovative technology. The superior sound quality that digital technology produces has revolutionized the recording industry. A few years ago, the consumer-electronics industry developed digital audio recorders. Unlike the familiar analog recorder, digital audio recorders are able to make virtually perfect copies of source music. With analog recorders, the sound quality of the music deteriorates as each successive generation of copies is made. ”
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United States Senate,  Senate Report 102-294 (1992)

“ A simple numbers code is utilized to trigger the system. The input signal is categorized and materials which are identified as copyright protected are "flagged." The recording device then responds accordingly depending upon the code found in the recording. SCMS also limits the number of generations of digital copies that can be made from analog source material. Current technology will not allow copyright identification in the analog domain. Two generations of digital copies can be made of material recorded through the analog inputs to a digital audio recorder. ”
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