During playback, the instantaneous loss of a recorded signal due to imperfections in the tape
A dropout is a form of noise appearing momentarily as white or black specks or lines in the picture during playback. They are caused by imperfections in the tape, or by dust on the tape's surface - causing a momentary signal loss in that area.
In wireless microphones, a loss of RF signal which results in loss of audio or audio that is noticeably noisy. Also refers to a small physical area where there is insufficient RF signal present to obtain satisfactory wireless operation. Dropouts are normally caused by multipath or signal blockage due to some type of obstruction.
a momentary loss of RF caused by a defect in the tape coating
a momentary partial or complete degradation of picture and/or sound during playback or recording with a camcorder or VTR
Damage to a videotape resulting in a loss of frames. Dropout often appears as a white or colored block.
Drop in the playback radio frequency level, resulting from an absence of oxide on a portion of the videotape, causing no audio or video information to be stored there. Dropout usually appears as a quick streak in the video.
A momentary loss of signal in a tape recording, usually caused by wear, dust. or a tape defect.
The effect of damage to or misalignment of video tape resulting in a loss of video signal, made manifest in colored or white glitches.
A momentary loss of signal. Brief dropouts interrupt a wireless phone conversation; longer ones can result in being disconnected by the system.
Videotape signal 'voids', which are visible as white specks or streaks. Normally the result of tiny bare spots on a tape's magnetic particle coating, or tape debris covering particles and blocking signals.
A "dropout" error indicates that the laser signal coming from the CD/DVD has dropped below 30% of its nominal value. This error is always a result of a physical defect in the medium.
The black or white streaks that can appear on screen when a video-tape is dirty or missing sections of its magnetic coating.
Significant loss of signal amplitude capable of affecting data and servo accuracy, usually related to a physical defect.
Defect on the videotape which causes a brief flash of a horizontal black line on the screen
Brief signal loss caused by a tape head clog, defect in the tape, debris, or other feature that causes an increase in the head-to-tape spacing. A dropout can also be caused by missing magnetic material. A video dropout generally appears as a white spot or streak on the video monitor. When several video dropouts occur per frame, the TV monitor will appear snowy. The frequent appearance of dropouts on playback is an indication that the tape or recorder is contaminated with debris and/or that the tape binder is deteriorating.
momentary loss of sound, or white specks on vision caused by flaws or wear in the tape.
When a tape has been used several times (and occasionally when it’s new), it may start shedding the particles that record the information. The irregularities on the tape show on screen as dropouts.
Videotape signal voids, viewed as fleeting white specks or streaks. Usually result of minute "bare spots" on a tape's magnetic particle coating, or tape debris covering particles and blocking signals.
A momentary interruption of a sound or picture signal.Dropouts may be caused by a defect in the tape stock. Sound dropouts, called bloops, are caused by essentially the same things as video dropouts DTP Desktop Publishing.Using computers to lay out text and graphics for printing in magazines, newsletters, brochures, etc.
In audio or video tape recording, the result of a coating defect or a dirt deposit on the tape. This creates a momentary discontinuity in the played-back signal. These effects are more audible or visible at lower tape speeds.