1 Magnetic Recording History and Early Recorders -- Historical highlights, devices, and pioneers -- American developments -- European developments -- Later American developments -- Contemporary developments -- 1. Theory, Technology, and Manufacture -- 2 Fundamentals of Magnetic Recording -- 3 Magnetic Record Media -- 4 Magnetic Heads -- 5 Magnetic Heads: Special Designs -- 6 Electronic Systems -- 7 Tape Transports -- 8 High Density Recording and Noise Limits -- 2. Applications of Magnetic Recording -- 9 Professional Audio -- 10 General Audio Recording -- 11 Professional Video Recording -- 12 Home Video Tape Recording -- 13 Data Recording -- 14 Computer Recording -- Bibliography and References -- Appendix A. Highlights of Magnetic Recording Development -- Appendix B. Magnetic Recording Album -- Appendix C. Advances in Basic Magnetism -- Appendix D. Advances in Applied Magnetism -- Appendix E. True Position Dimensioning -- Appendix F. Compact Cassette Dimensions, 700. 8-mm Cassette Dimensions -- Appendix G. Standards Agencies -- Appendix H. ANSI Standards Relating to Magnetic Recording -- Appendix I. SMPTE Magnetic Recording Standards -- Appendix J. Physical Constants -- Appendix K. Conversion Factors -- Appendix L. Reference Information of Special Interest