= Wow and flutter measurement
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Wow and flutter are terms used to describe variations in the pitch of a sound, typically in recorded audio, caused by mechanical imperfections or fluctuations in the playback speed of a tape or vinyl record. \#\#\# Wow - "Wow" refers to slow, low-frequency variations in pitch, typically ranging from about 0.5 to 5 Hz. - This can occur due to irregularities in the speed of the playback system, such as mechanical issues in turntables or tape transport systems.
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