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From: lauren@vortex.UUCP (Lauren Weinstein)
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Subject: Re: How does Beta HiFi audio avoid head switching transients
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Date: Wed, 13-Mar-85 08:46:41 EST
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By the way, Beta HiFi is accomplished in a totally different manner
on most European (e.g. PAL) Beta machines.  The European system
lays down the audio as a separate "layer" on the tape at a different
magnetic "depth" than the video signal (I'm simplifying here, 
obviously).  It's really quite interesting.  This alternative technique
was chosen to avoid certain compatibility problems.  

I'm not sure what VHS does in this situation.

--Lauren--