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** DTS CD |
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** Data CD |
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** Enhanced CD |
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** HDCD |
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** CD-R |
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** 8cm CD |
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** Blu-spec CD |
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** SHM-CD |
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** HQCD |
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** CD+G |
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* Vinyl |
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** 7" Vinyl |
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** 10" Vinyl |
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** 12" Vinyl |
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* Digital Media |
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* Cassette |
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* DVD |
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** DVD-Audio |
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** DVD-Video |
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* SACD |
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** Hybrid SACD |
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* DualDisc |
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** 8cm CD+G |
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* MiniDisc |
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* Blu-ray |
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* HD-DVD |
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* Videotape |
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** VHS |
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** Betamax |
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* VCD |
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* CDV |
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** SVCD |
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* UMD |
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* Other |
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** Cartridge |
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** Wax Cylinder |
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** USB Flash Drive |
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** LaserDisc |
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** Piano Roll |
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** DAT |
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** Reel-to-reel |
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** DCC |
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** slotMusic |
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| [[WikiPedia:Compact_Disc|Compact Disc]] || 1982 || Widespread || PCM, Avaialble in 120mm and 80mm formats. || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:DTS-CD|DTS-CD a.k.a. 5.1 Music Disc]] || 1992 || Very rare || DTS Audio || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || Data CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Gramophone_record|Gramophone record]] || 1895 || Common || Mechanical analog; lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. The terms LP record (LP, 33, or 33-1/3 rpm record), EP, 16-2/3 rpm record (16), 45 rpm record (45), and 78 rpm record (78) refers to specific types of gramophone records || Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || Enhanced CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || HDCD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Reel-to-reel_audio_tape_recording|Reel-to-Reel]] || 1930s || Rare || Analog; magnetization; "bias" dramatically increases linearity/fidelity || Reel-to-reel |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || CD-R |
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| [[WikiPedia:Gramophone_record|Vinyl record]] / Quad Vinyl || 1948/1957/1971 || Common || Is a simple evolution of gramophone record: Analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques (LP, RIAA). Lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. Monaural were created in 1948, then stereo vinyl came later in 1957 and Quad in 1971: analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques. Combination lateral/vertical stylus motion with each channel encoded 45 degrees to the vertical. || Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || 8cm CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:4-track_cartridge|4 tracks cartridge]] / [[WikiPedia:8-track_cartridge|8 tracks cartridge]] / Quad 8 tracks || 1962/1965/1970 || Rare? || Analog, 1/4 inch wide tape, 3 3/4 inches/sec, endless loop cartridge. Quad: 4 Channel Stereo. || Cartridge (4/8-tracks) |
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| [[wikipedia:Blu-spec CD|Blu-spec CD]] || 2008 || Common || PCM || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Compact_Cassette|Compact cassette]] || 1963 || (still) common? || Analog, with bias, preemphasis, 1/8 inch wide tape, 17/8 inches/sec. 1970: introduced Dolby noise reduction. || Cassette |
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| [http://shm-cd.jp SHM-CD] ([http://shm-cd.co-site.jp/about/ english]) (Super High Material CD) || 2008 || Common || PCM || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Microcassette|Microcassette]] [[WikiPedia:Minicassette|Minicassette]] || 1969 || Rare || Analog, 1/8 inch wide tape, mostly mono, some stereo. 2.4 cm/s or 1.2 cm/s. || Cassette |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || HQCD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Multitrack_recording|4 tracks/8 tracks/multitracks recording]] || ? || Very rare? || This is not in itself a physical format (may be performed on a variety of equipments, from tape based equipment to digital equipment and hard disks). Likely to be only available in studios, as professional equipments. || Other |
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| [[WikiPedia:Gramophone_record|Vinyl record]] / Quad Vinyl || 1948/1957/1971 || Common || Is a simple evolution of gramophone record: Analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques (LP, RIAA). Lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. Monaural were created in 1948, then stereo vinyl came later in 1957 and Quad in 1971: analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques. Combination lateral/vertical stylus motion with each channel encoded 45 degrees to the vertical. || Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:Compact_Disc|Compact Disc]] || 1982 || Widespread || PCM, Avaialble in 120mm and 80mm formats. || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || 7" Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || 10" Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || 12" Vinyl |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || Digital Media |
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| [[WikiPedia:Compact_Cassette|Compact cassette]] || 1963 || (still) common? || Analog, with bias, preemphasis, 1/8 inch wide tape, 17/8 inches/sec. 1970: introduced Dolby noise reduction. || Cassette |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || DVD |
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| [[WikiPedia:DVD-Audio|DVD-Audio]] || 1999 || Rare? Common? || || DVD-Audio |
| [[WikiPedia:DVD-Audio|DVD-Audio]] || 1999 || Rare? Common? || || DVD-Audio |
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| [[WikiPedia:DVD|DVD]] || 1997 || Widespread || || DVD-Video |
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| [[WikiPedia:Super_Audio_CD|SACD]] || 1999 || Rare? Common? || || SACD |
| [[WikiPedia:Super_Audio_CD|SACD]] || 1999 || Rare? Common? || || SACD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || Hybrid SACD |
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| [http://shm-cd.jp SHM-CD] ([http://shm-cd.co-site.jp/about/ english]) (Super High Material CD) || 2008 || Common || PCM || CD |
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| [[WikiPedia:DualDisc|DualDisc]] || 2003 || Common? || An audio cd on one side (though not redbook), and a dvd on the other side || DualDisc |
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| [[WikiPedia:MiniDisc|MiniDisc]] || 1991 || Common || ATRAC || MiniDisc |
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| [[WikiPedia:Blu-Ray|Blu-ray]] || 2006 || Common || || Blu-ray |
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| [[WikiPedia:HD-DVD|HD-DVD]] || 2005 || Rare? || || HD-DVD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || Videotape |
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| [[WikiPedia:VHS|VHS]] || 197X || Common || || VHS |
| [[WikiPedia:VHS|VHS]] || 197X || Common || || VHS |
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| [[WikiPedia:Betamax|Betamax]] || 1975 || Common? || 'Dolby Stereo' cinema surround sound. || Betamax |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || VCD |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || CDV |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || SVCD (subtype of CDV) |
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| [[WikiPedia:|WikiPedia:]] || || Common? || || UMD |
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| [[WikiPedia:Wire_recording|Wire recording]] || 1898 || Rare || Analog; magnetization; no "bias" || Other |
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| [[WikiPedia:4-track_cartridge|4 tracks cartridge]] / [[WikiPedia:8-track_cartridge|8 tracks cartridge]] / Quad 8 tracks || 1962/1965/1970 || Rare? || Analog, 1/4 inch wide tape, 3 3/4 inches/sec, endless loop cartridge. Quad: 4 Channel Stereo. || Cartridge (4/8-tracks) |
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| [[WikiPedia:Phonograph_cylinder|Phonograph cylinder]] || 1877 || Very rare || Mechanical analog; "hill-and-dale" grooves, vertical stylus motion || Wax Cylinder |
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| [[WikiPedia:USB_flash_drive#Music_storage_and_marketing|USB flash drive]] || 2004 (as music format) || Common? || || USB Flash Drive |
| [[WikiPedia:USB_flash_drive#Music_storage_and_marketing|USB flash drive]] || 2004 (as music format) || Common? || || USB Flash Drive |
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| [[WikiPedia:Laserdisc|Laserdisc]] || 1978 || Rare? || || LaserDisc |
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| [[WikiPedia:Piano_roll|Piano roll]] || 1883 || Very rare || Mechanical digital || Piano Roll |
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| [[WikiPedia:Digital_Audio_Tape|DAT]] || 1987 || Rare || || DAT |
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| [[WikiPedia:VinylDisc|VinylDisc]] || 2007 || Rare? || It is made from two fused layers; the silver layer contains the digital information (either in CD or DVD format) and the upper layer has a record groove, meaning it can be played on any record-player. || Other? DualDisc? |
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| [[WikiPedia:Reel-to-reel_audio_tape_recording|Reel-to-Reel]] || 1930s || Rare || Analog; magnetization; "bias" dramatically increases linearity/fidelity || Reel-to-reel |
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| [[WikiPedia:slotMusic|slotMusic]] || 2008 || Common? || slotMusic is a type of microSD memory card developed by SanDisk preloaded with music in DRM-free MP3 format and other content. The current selection of songs comes from EMI Music, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. || slotMusic |
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| [[WikiPedia:Digital_Compact_Cassette|Digital Compact Cassette]] || 1992 || Very rare || || DCC |
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| [[wikipedia:Secure_Digital|SD card]] || ? || ? || Any type of SD card can be used for music. If slotMusic is just a branded form of SD card, then perhaps that should just be renamed. || Other? Digital? |
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| [[WikiPedia:slotMusic|slotMusic]] || 2008 || Common? || slotMusic is a type of microSD memory card developed by SanDisk preloaded with music in DRM-free MP3 format and other content. The current selection of songs comes from EMI Music, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. || slotMusic |
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(*) Rarity is just a rough indication of availability as consumer products - values are: "Very Rare", "Rare", "Common", "Widespread" |
(*) Rarity is just a rough indication of availability as consumer products - values are: "Very Rare", "Rare", "Common", "Widespread" |
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| [[WikiPedia:Microcassette|Microcassette]] [[WikiPedia:Minicassette|Minicassette]] || 1969 || Rare || Analog, 1/8 inch wide tape, mostly mono, some stereo. 2.4 cm/s or 1.2 cm/s. || Cassette |
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| [[WikiPedia:Multitrack_recording|4 tracks/8 tracks/multitracks recording]] || ? || Very rare? || This is not in itself a physical format (may be performed on a variety of equipments, from tape based equipment to digital equipment and hard disks). Likely to be only available in studios, as professional equipments. || Other |
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| [[WikiPedia:Elcaset|Elcaset]] || 1976 || Rare || A short lived cassette format. || Cassette |
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| [[WikiPedia:VinylDisc|VinylDisc]] || 2007 || Rare? || It is made from two fused layers; the silver layer contains the digital information (either in CD or DVD format) and the upper layer has a record groove, meaning it can be played on any record-player. || Other? DualDisc? |
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| [[wikipedia:Secure_Digital|SD card]] || ? || ? || Any type of SD card can be used for music. If slotMusic is just a branded form of SD card, then perhaps that should just be renamed. || Other? Digital? |
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| [[WikiPedia:Gramophone_record|Gramophone record]] || 1895 || Common || Mechanical analog; lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. The terms LP record (LP, 33, or 33-1/3 rpm record), EP, 16-2/3 rpm record (16), 45 rpm record (45), and 78 rpm record (78) refers to specific types of gramophone records || Vinyl |
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===Partial list of digital audio formats=== |
===Partial list of digital audio formats=== |
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Revision as of 01:41, 23 November 2014
This field describes which medium a release is distributed on. Normally a release will be distributed on multiple media with different catalog numbers and barcodes; each should have a separate release event.
The values may be:
Name | Date of creation | Rarity | Details | Map to |
Compact Disc | 1982 | Widespread | PCM, Avaialble in 120mm and 80mm formats. | CD |
DTS-CD a.k.a. 5.1 Music Disc | 1992 | Very rare | DTS Audio | CD |
WikiPedia: | Common? | Data CD | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | Enhanced CD | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | HDCD | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | CD-R | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | 8cm CD | ||
Blu-spec CD | 2008 | Common | PCM | CD |
SHM-CD (english) (Super High Material CD) | 2008 | Common | PCM | CD |
WikiPedia: | Common? | HQCD | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | CD+G | ||
Vinyl record / Quad Vinyl | 1948/1957/1971 | Common | Is a simple evolution of gramophone record: Analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques (LP, RIAA). Lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. Monaural were created in 1948, then stereo vinyl came later in 1957 and Quad in 1971: analog, with preemphasis and other equalization techniques. Combination lateral/vertical stylus motion with each channel encoded 45 degrees to the vertical. | Vinyl |
WikiPedia: | Common? | 7" Vinyl | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | 10" Vinyl | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | 12" Vinyl | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | Digital Media | ||
Compact cassette | 1963 | (still) common? | Analog, with bias, preemphasis, 1/8 inch wide tape, 17/8 inches/sec. 1970: introduced Dolby noise reduction. | Cassette |
WikiPedia: | Common? | DVD | ||
DVD-Audio | 1999 | Rare? Common? | DVD-Audio | |
DVD | 1997 | Widespread | DVD-Video | |
SACD | 1999 | Rare? Common? | SACD | |
WikiPedia: | Common? | Hybrid SACD | ||
DualDisc | 2003 | Common? | An audio cd on one side (though not redbook), and a dvd on the other side | DualDisc |
WikiPedia: | Common? | 8cm CD+G | ||
MiniDisc | 1991 | Common | ATRAC | MiniDisc |
Blu-ray | 2006 | Common | Blu-ray | |
HD-DVD | 2005 | Rare? | HD-DVD | |
WikiPedia: | Common? | Videotape | ||
VHS | 197X | Common | VHS | |
Betamax | 1975 | Common? | 'Dolby Stereo' cinema surround sound. | Betamax |
WikiPedia: | Common? | VCD | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | CDV | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | SVCD (subtype of CDV) | ||
WikiPedia: | Common? | UMD | ||
Wire recording | 1898 | Rare | Analog; magnetization; no "bias" | Other |
4 tracks cartridge / 8 tracks cartridge / Quad 8 tracks | 1962/1965/1970 | Rare? | Analog, 1/4 inch wide tape, 3 3/4 inches/sec, endless loop cartridge. Quad: 4 Channel Stereo. | Cartridge (4/8-tracks) |
Phonograph cylinder | 1877 | Very rare | Mechanical analog; "hill-and-dale" grooves, vertical stylus motion | Wax Cylinder |
USB flash drive | 2004 (as music format) | Common? | USB Flash Drive | |
Laserdisc | 1978 | Rare? | LaserDisc | |
Piano roll | 1883 | Very rare | Mechanical digital | Piano Roll |
DAT | 1987 | Rare | DAT | |
Reel-to-Reel | 1930s | Rare | Analog; magnetization; "bias" dramatically increases linearity/fidelity | Reel-to-reel |
Digital Compact Cassette | 1992 | Very rare | DCC | |
slotMusic | 2008 | Common? | slotMusic is a type of microSD memory card developed by SanDisk preloaded with music in DRM-free MP3 format and other content. The current selection of songs comes from EMI Music, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. | slotMusic |
(*) Rarity is just a rough indication of availability as consumer products - values are: "Very Rare", "Rare", "Common", "Widespread"
Other items from the list I'm not sure how to fit in
Name | Date of creation | Rarity | Details | Map to |
Microcassette Minicassette | 1969 | Rare | Analog, 1/8 inch wide tape, mostly mono, some stereo. 2.4 cm/s or 1.2 cm/s. | Cassette |
4 tracks/8 tracks/multitracks recording | ? | Very rare? | This is not in itself a physical format (may be performed on a variety of equipments, from tape based equipment to digital equipment and hard disks). Likely to be only available in studios, as professional equipments. | Other |
Elcaset | 1976 | Rare | A short lived cassette format. | Cassette |
VinylDisc | 2007 | Rare? | It is made from two fused layers; the silver layer contains the digital information (either in CD or DVD format) and the upper layer has a record groove, meaning it can be played on any record-player. | Other? DualDisc? |
SD card | ? | ? | Any type of SD card can be used for music. If slotMusic is just a branded form of SD card, then perhaps that should just be renamed. | Other? Digital? |
Gramophone record | 1895 | Common | Mechanical analog; lateral grooves, horizontal stylus motion. The terms LP record (LP, 33, or 33-1/3 rpm record), EP, 16-2/3 rpm record (16), 45 rpm record (45), and 78 rpm record (78) refers to specific types of gramophone records | Vinyl |
Partial list of digital audio formats
- 1985 Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF)
- 1985 Sound Designer (by Digidesign)
- 1992 WAVEform (WAV)
- 1992 Dolby Digital surround cinema sound (AC-3)
- 1992 Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
- 1993 Digital Theatre System (DTS)
- 1993 Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (SDDS)
- 1995 MP3
- 1999 Windows Media Audio (WMA)
- 1999 The True Audio Lossless Codec (TTA)
- 2000 Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC)
- 2001 Advanced audio coding (AAC)
- 2002 Ogg Vorbis
- 2004 Apple Lossless (ALE or ALAC)
More information
- The original ticket that led to our implementation is 2565
- Mailing list discussion is here
- Wikipedia has a list of Audio Formats