A2 Edexcel - Music Technology

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Vinyl Discs ...?
are still in demand today, being noted for its warm sound.
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Vinyl Records are ...?
a collectable item.
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Most Major Record Companies have stopped producing Vinyl Records as ...?
they are not as durable or easily editable when compared to digital media; overall it is more expensive.
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How does Vinyl work?
An engraved copy of an acoustic waveform is etched into a hard but pliable medium such as vinyl. A needle then moves laterally in the grooves as the disc is rotated. The mechanical movement can be converted via electromagnetism into sound.
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An advantage of vinyl?
Warm Sound.
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An advantage of vinyl?
Easy to locate music, possible to jump sections as opposed to fast forward / rewind.
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An advantage of vinyl?
LP cover artwork much admired.
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An advantage of vinyl?
Dance music DJ's crd able to manipulate the sound through scratching, beatmatching, slip-cuing and controlling the speed of the turntable.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
Easily damaged through scratching, dirt on the surface or warping.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
Repeated playing's can lead to wearing and decrease in clarity.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
LP's are bulky and not very portable.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
Not fully discreet channel separation.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
Pitch variations possible depending on quality of motor for the turntable.
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A Disadvantage of vinyl?
Outside electrical interference could be amplified by the magnetic cartridge.
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Vinyl Records are ...?

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a collectable item.

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Most Major Record Companies have stopped producing Vinyl Records as ...?

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Card 4

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How does Vinyl work?

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Card 5

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An advantage of vinyl?

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