Acknowledgements

Information for this book has come from a number of sources to whom I am indebted. The publications of the ISO, AES and SMPTE provided essential reference material. Thanks also to the following for lengthy discussions and debates: Peter de With, Steve Lyman, Bruce Devlin, Mike Knee, Peter Kraniauskas and Tom MacMahon. The assistance of MicroSoft Corp. and Tektronix Inc. is also appreciated. Special thanks to Mikael Reichel.