Hiss — may refer to: * An onomatopoeia for a type of noise comparable to white noise, such as the release of air brakes, or a noise made by snakes. * Tape hiss, high frequency noise present on analogue magnetic tape recordings * Electronic circuit hiss … Wikipedia
Tape recorder — For the tape systems used for computer data, see tape drive. A reel to reel tape recorder. An audio tape recorder, tape deck, reel to reel tape deck, cassette deck or tape machine is an audio storage device that records and plays back sounds,… … Wikipedia
hiss — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ loud, sharp ▪ faint, low, slight, soft ▪ There was a low hiss on the tape. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
Hiss — F/A/V Asperity Noise. Noise caused by minute imperfections in the recording medium (tape). (Sound) PP Noise caused by imperfections in the recording medium … Audio and video glossary
hiss — TV Primary background signal interference in audio recording, result of circuit noise from a playback recorder s amplifiers or from a tape s residual magnetism … Audio and video glossary
Reel-to-reel audio tape recording — Reel to reel redirects here. For the music group, see Reel 2 Real. For other uses, see roll to roll processing. A reel to reel tape recorder (Sony TC 630), typical of those which were once common audiophile objects. Note the distinctive Scotch… … Wikipedia
Bundle of Hiss — Infobox musical artist Name = Bundle of Hiss Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = Born = Died = Origin = Seattle, Washington, U.S. Instrument = Voice type = Genre = Hard rock Grunge Heavy metal… … Wikipedia
surface hiss — /ˈsɜfəs hɪs/ (say serfuhs his) noun the unwanted hiss on recorded tape which is not part of the recorded sound …
History of sound recording — Methods and media for sound recording are varied and have undergone significant changes between the first time sound was actually recorded for later playback until now. Technology Mechanical recording The first devices for recording sound were… … Wikipedia
sound recording — Introduction transcription of vibrations in air that are perceptible as sound onto a storage medium, such as a phonograph disc. In sound reproduction the process is reversed so that the variations stored on the medium are converted back… … Universalium
