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Reference tone

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so the video programming may be calibrated as well. It is sometimes played in sequence between a 100 Hz and 10 kHz tone to ensure an accurate response from the equipment at varying audio frequencies. This is also the
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corresponding to a known frequency, and produced at a stable
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For standardized test signal levels and frequencies, see
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Index

Calibration tone
pure tone
sound pressure level
audio engineering
1000 Hz tone
dB
media
video production
test card
"bleep" tone
censor
electronic tuners
440Hz
pitch
Middle C
tuning
telecommunication
pure tone
level alignment
tandem
MIL-STD-188
United States Department of Defense
Code of Federal Regulations
part 68
public domain material
Federal Standard 1037C
General Services Administration
the original
MIL-STD-188
Downloadable reference tones

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