Topic: Using a sine wave to determine a recorders limits

[intpseeker]

I've read any number of tapers remarks about using a sine wave to determine when your recorder begins to clip.

Can any of us do this or do you need special testing equipment to figure this out ?

[guysonic]

Usually requires a 100-1000 cycle input (pick a frequency) from an audio signal generator and an AC voltmeter (with adequate audio bandwidth ability) or dB meter to read the generator's output when the deck shows internal clipping as seen on an oscilloscope connected to deck's LINE output, or maybe just heard on deck connected headphones.