Technics SV-P100 - Digital Audio on VHS tapes - in 1981

Before the CD came out, you could record your own digital audio - on video tape. Have a look at a HiFi unicorn, the Technics SV-P100 - the first integrated digital audio tape recorder. In this video you’ll get a demo and hear about the history of PCM recording onto tape. This all took place years before the introduction of DAT in 1987 - (Digital Audio Tape). If you’re interested, here’s a video all about DAT: 00:00 Intro 02:34 A tour of the machine 04:38 Cutting-edge for 1980 08:14 Getting around the tape 15:53 A potted history of PCM 20:30 A quick look inside 22:04 Digital in and out? 26:43 What about VHS HiFi? 28:38 Wrap up 31:17 14-bit play-out All music is from the Youtube Audio Library. I Have a Reservation - Tracktribe So Smooth - Danny Kean/Doug Maxwell The Jam - Slynk & Mr Stabalina Over Time - Vibe Tracks Special thanks to the following invaluable online resources. https://worldradiohistor