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A type of [[optical soundtrack]]. It should be differentiated from a [[variable density]] track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. VA tracks may consist of a single, double, or multiple tracks.
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Variable area is type of [[optical soundtrack]]. It should be differentiated from a [[variable density]] track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. Variable area tracks may consist of a single, double, or multiple tracks, and the tracks can be unilateral or bilateral.


[[Category:Sound formats]]
[[Category:Sound formats]]
[[Category:Sound]]
[[Category:Sound]]
[[Category: Film prints]]
[[Category: Film prints]]

Revision as of 10:56, 23 April 2022

Variable area is type of optical soundtrack. It should be differentiated from a variable density track, though the same equipment can be used for reading and playback of either type of track. Variable area tracks may consist of a single, double, or multiple tracks, and the tracks can be unilateral or bilateral.