Tape and Optical Disc Storage Recommendations
I made this chart to show how the different standards and recommendations for media storage overlapped. Click [or save target as] for the full-size image.
March 8, 2006
Powering Wall-Warts
The regulatory climate and economics will support a wide variety of “wall-wart” power supplies for the foreseeable future. These are, at best, a headache to deal with. Some of the ways I’ve dealt with them are: (more…)
Magnetic Developers — Seeing the tracks
When is the 20 kHz limitation an issue? How big an issue?
The 20 kHz bandwidth of CD audio media may cause truncation of some material. Here is an example of a small amount of energy above 20 kHz in a symphonic recording. It is interesting to note that this is a 7.5 in/s recording done on 1970s prosumer equipment. I’ve said in my presentations for some years, most 7.5 in/s tapes are well-suited to 44.1ks/s 16 bit transfers, but there are exceptions. This shows one. (more…)
Transfer Recommendations
Remember, this transfer that you (or I) are about to undertake may be the last time (and hopefully the best time) that the original is transferred. Here are some suggestions: (more…)
Do’s and Don’t’s of tape handling
MINIMUM Tape Handling Requirements Checklist
This checklist is not a complete guideline. It contains only those items that experience and testing show will have an immediate or severe effect on magnetic tape. Failure to adhere to the items on this list may cause premature loss or deterioration of magnetic tapes and should be considered misuse of the medium. These are minimum handling requirements that summarize good practices. (more…)