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The webmaster has the following equipment at his disposal to digitize or transfer several different formats. | The webmaster has the following equipment at his disposal to digitize or transfer several different formats. | ||
== | == Magnetic media == | ||
=== [http://vintagecassette.com/nakamichi/cassette_deck_1 Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1] === | === Audio cassette tapes === | ||
==== [http://vintagecassette.com/nakamichi/cassette_deck_1 Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1] ==== | |||
*Three head, closed-loop dual capstan transport with pressure pad lifter | *Three head, closed-loop dual capstan transport with pressure pad lifter | ||
*Manual playback azimuth adjustment, allowing best frequency response of a tape that was recorded on any other device | *Manual playback azimuth adjustment, allowing best frequency response of a tape that was recorded on any other device | ||
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**Azimuth is optimized per tape, sometimes per each individual tape's side | **Azimuth is optimized per tape, sometimes per each individual tape's side | ||
== Digital Audio Tape (DAT) == | === Digital Audio Tape (DAT) === | ||
=== [http://sony.storagesupport.com/product/17 Sony SDT-9000 SCSI DAT drive] === | ==== [http://sony.storagesupport.com/product/17 Sony SDT-9000 SCSI DAT drive] ==== | ||
*Flashed with firmware that is able to read audio DATs | *Flashed with [http://web.ncf.ca/aa571/datfaq.htm firmware that is able to read audio DATs] | ||
*Most direct option to rip audio DATs to WAV format in their native sample rate (i.e. 16/44. | *Most direct option to rip audio DATs to WAV format in their native sample rate (i.e. 16-bit 32khz / 44.1khz / 48khz) | ||
*Allows error correction which no standalone DAT deck / recorder can perform | *Allows error correction which no standalone DAT deck / recorder can perform | ||
*Regularly cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations using "new old stock" Seagate DAT head cleaning tapes | *Regularly cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations using "new old stock" Seagate DAT head cleaning tapes | ||
=== VHS / S-VHS === | |||
*No appreciable equipment currently. Working on acquiring a high-end PAL S-VHS set up, including high-end JVC or Panasonic VCR with built-in time base corrector, additional external time base corrector, and a capture card that can capture losslessly. NTSC S-VHS VCR to come afterwards (fewer recordings are on NTSC format, thus lower priority). | |||
== Optical Media == | |||
=== Compact Discs / CD-R === | |||
*[http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ Exact Audio Copy] configured using [http://filesharingtalk.com/threads/435208-Installing-configuring-and-ripping-with-Exact-Audio-Copy-(EAC) optimal settings] for a perfect rip | |||
**Optical drive used does not affect the result of the rip | |||
=== DVD === | |||
*[http://www.imgburn.com/ ImgBurn] to make ISOs | |||
*[http://www.videohelp.com/tools/PgcDemux PgcDemux] to demux audio soundtracks to their native formats | |||
=== BD === | |||
*Not applicable at this time | |||
=== MiniDisc === | |||
*No MiniDisc equipment currently; will acquire equipment when recordings on MiniDisc are lended to me for digital transfer | |||
Revision as of 19:28, 5 January 2015
The webmaster has the following equipment at his disposal to digitize or transfer several different formats.
Magnetic media
Audio cassette tapes
Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1
- Three head, closed-loop dual capstan transport with pressure pad lifter
- Manual playback azimuth adjustment, allowing best frequency response of a tape that was recorded on any other device
- Upgraded with:
- Pacific Stereo Universal Capstan Motor
- Two underspec'd capacitors in the playback amplifier circuit replaced with high-quality audio-grade properly sized ones; see this thread for more details
- Serviced:
- Calibrated according to A.N.T. Audio's stellar alignment tapes
- Fresh capstan drive and back tension belts
- Thoroughly cleaned and demagnetized regularly
- Output stage:
- 6 foot premium 3.5mm to RCA cable -> ASUS Xonar DX sound card (32-bit depth and 96khz sample rate) -> Adobe Audition CC 2014.2 (32/96)
- Each tape is fully wound (fast forwarded) and then rewound to ensure tape spools are properly packed with the least amount of potential friction due to lengthy storage
- Azimuth is optimized per tape, sometimes per each individual tape's side
Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
Sony SDT-9000 SCSI DAT drive
- Flashed with firmware that is able to read audio DATs
- Most direct option to rip audio DATs to WAV format in their native sample rate (i.e. 16-bit 32khz / 44.1khz / 48khz)
- Allows error correction which no standalone DAT deck / recorder can perform
- Regularly cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations using "new old stock" Seagate DAT head cleaning tapes
VHS / S-VHS
- No appreciable equipment currently. Working on acquiring a high-end PAL S-VHS set up, including high-end JVC or Panasonic VCR with built-in time base corrector, additional external time base corrector, and a capture card that can capture losslessly. NTSC S-VHS VCR to come afterwards (fewer recordings are on NTSC format, thus lower priority).
Optical Media
Compact Discs / CD-R
- Exact Audio Copy configured using optimal settings for a perfect rip
- Optical drive used does not affect the result of the rip
DVD
BD
- Not applicable at this time
MiniDisc
- No MiniDisc equipment currently; will acquire equipment when recordings on MiniDisc are lended to me for digital transfer
