DAT-Heads Digest #728
Contents:
If only these were available! (Steve George)
Re: DATS>MAC ("Matt Gaumer")
Re: security check at door? (pkmin@rsc.rockwell.com)
Re:PCM-M1 question (pkmin@rsc.rockwell.com)
ebay: please be careful re. bootleg complaints (Robert Moose)
DAT Stuff ("Darren Murtha")
Re: Illegal bootlegs on Ebay: What we can do ("Justa Taper")
ISO:Mickey Hart 7/24/98 (Jordan Mayhew)
Re: Please help out my buddy + equipment for sale (Bob Ramstad)
extra Kenny Wayne Shepherd DAT for grabs (Mattwillia@aol.com)
Please help out my buddy + equipment for sale (Al)
WTB: Shock-Mounts ("Scott/ Deb McPherrin")
ISO 12-30th, 31st-99 (Blanks) (BirdSongII@aol.com)
FS: Sony D8 Portable DAT Deck (David Roberts)
Re: Digital I/O on motherboards ("Daniel J. Blanchat")
Re: Can i use 90m dats in a Sony D100 even if there is a ("David D. Rogers")
Re: M1 Battery Pack, D7/ 8 Ext battery pack (tzara@tabla.com)
Transfering Start ID's to a Phillips CDR-870... (ChillyBe@aol.com)
Digital Coax Cable? ("Clint Spaar")
Greyboy Allstars question (Alan Saferstein)
ISO Bela Fleck Setlists (Delano)
DAP1 battery options ("Kayvon Bahramian")
January EQ magazine question? ("mzclaw@micron.net")
Re: Source for "Dummy" Batteries? Digest #725 (GuySonic@aol.com)
Columbia, SC taper needed ("frankn1@innernet.net")
From: Steve George <sgeorge@nac.net>
Subject: If only these were available!
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:14:23 -0500
DAT 4 drives have been available for a short time now! $1300 or so for a
bare drive, they use the new 150M tapes ($50 ea.) to get 20GB native and up
to 40GB compressed. They are running at 120MB per minute...sorry for the
lack of audio dat content...
From: "Matt Gaumer" <crawfish@praline.no.neosoft.com>
Subject: Re: DATS>MAC
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:22:33 -0600
On Saturday Jan. 23 Gary Davis wrote:
>If you don't have a digital soundcard yet, consider getting a stand-
>alone audio CD recorder with a good sample rate converter ($554-
>$1094).
I've been looking into this. I corresponded with Klay Anderson at Klay
Anderson Audio about importing DATs into my iMac. He said that you
shouldn't need a digital soundcard if you have an iMac or a PC with USB
ports b/c these ports are fast enough to support it. The next step is to
get the DATport by Opcode for the iMac. Just my $.02... :-)
Matt Gaumer
From: pkmin@rsc.rockwell.com
Subject: Re: security check at door?
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 16:48:48 -0800
"> Has anyone ever been searched with metal detectors at the door of a
> show?"
Yes - the real fun came afterwords though (FOBing that group that sucks with
full rig), Pete
From: pkmin@rsc.rockwell.com
Subject: Re:PCM-M1 question
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:00:57 -0800
"If not, what kind of units can supply phantom power to a
pair of mics? I am aware of the Zeifro In-Box."
The Zefiro Inbox *does*not* supply phantom power to mics (it would be nice if
it did though), Pete
From: Robert Moose <rmoose@mitre.org>
Subject: ebay: please be careful re. bootleg complaints
Reply-To: rmoose@gateway.mitre.org
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:24:09 -0500 (EST)
I believe that complaining to ebay about bootleg sales is acceptable if
one feels the moral need to do so, but please be sure it's a bootleg
before you do.
I mention this because I was on the receiving end of a wrongful complaint.
I was auctioning a legit promo CD, Indigo Girls: Reverse 1 - Live, which
is one of the most highly sought after Indigo Girls CD rarities. Some
concerned citizen, upon seeing "Live," complained to ebay that I was
auctioning a bootleg. I received a threating letter from ebay that went as
far as to warn me about the possible legal action that could be taken
against me by the appropriate authorities.
Ebay eventually apologized, but the ordeal caused me quite a bit of
concern.
I'm guessing that all/most of us here have no problem differentiating
between bootlegs and non-bootlegs, but my experience shows by example that
the danger of incidents like this does exist. So please be careful.
Note: This post is not intended to in any way cast doubt or call into
question the intent or validity of the previous posts on this subject. I'm
just trying to do what little I can to help prevent occurances of the type
of experience I had. Another note: One of the messages from ebay suggested
that I should ammend my ad to include a phrase like "Not a bootleg," even
though the original ad, I think, sounded like it was describing a legal
CD, including the name of the label and the matrix number. IMO, not
surprisingly, the ebay person who wrote to me knew little about collecting
musical recordings and even less about the Indigo Girls.
Bob
From: "Darren Murtha" <dmurtha@earthlink.net>
Subject: DAT Stuff
Reply-To: "Darren Murtha" <dmurtha@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 19:20:03 -0600
>What's everyone doing with their old tapes?
Generally, the tapes I listen to are the ones that are the oldest in my
collection or of a cheaper brand (any that hasn't yet screwed up one of my
decks) These are my "listen" tapes
I also keep backups on KAO gold, I use these for taping and to replace DATs
that have degraded in quality. These are my "backups"
I keep a final set backed up on KAO in a safety deposit box (yes, I am THAT
paranoid!) I update this set once a year, so I will loose a good deal of
tapes if my house burns down in say, December.........These are my "just in
case the house explodes" :)
I then rotate the sets at the beginning of the year, making the ultra
backups for taping and as onsite backups, and moving those to the pile of
"listen" tapes. Any "listen" tapes I have two of I give away to unideckers
in the area, making sure to tell them that it could be almost 2 years old.
(although I am never sure) I only trade DATs I have made a copy of within a
month.....
I don't recommend this method unless you can afford to, or unless your music
is VERY important to you......
P.S. If you think that is bad, you should hear the measures I went to to
make backups of analog in order to keep the gens low......hehe
===========================================
Darren Murtha
dmurtha@earthlink.net
===========================================
"If you get confused, listen to the music play" - Jerry Garcia
"Trying is the first step to failure" - Homer Simpson
From: "Justa Taper" <justataper@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Illegal bootlegs on Ebay: What we can do
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:03:14 PST
"Aashish" <amody@cbsinc.com> writes:
>
> Hey all- I know this came up before and then died away. I too am
> getting really upset with the videos, tapes, and CD-Rs being sold
> on E-bay. I did a little research and there is something that we
> can do to end the sale of illegal bootleg material. If you see
> any items on e-bay that you feel should be investigated please
> write to safeharbor@ebay.com or illegal@ebay.com
Or, we could keep our noses out of it and let those who have the
power to do something about it the opportunity to do so. Gee,
don't suppose the authorities just might already know what's going
on there, do you? Collecting evidence takes time - give them that
time and they'll let the sellers hang themselves with their own
rope. Unless self-appointed lawmen whining to ebay interfere and
prolong the process with blown sales...
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Online auctioneer eBay is under investigation
for fraud by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,
according to the New York Post.
The San Jose, Calif-based company (EBAY) is under scrutiny mainly
because some disreputable sports memorabilia dealers have sold
supposedly one-of-a-kind items to more than one buyer, the paper
also said.
The agency declined to comment on the investigation. It's
believed to be making purchases through eBay to bolster its case.
Consumer Affairs holds the view that eBay itself can be charged
with fraud and not be seen as an innocent middleman because it
collects a commission on the sales.
Such a stance has implications for all online retailers, the
paper also said.
"At this point, I don't foresee a material effect on the company,"
said Sara Zeilstra, an analyst at Warburg Dillon Read. Still she
cautioned that the situation could become quite complex from a
legal standpoint. In that case, legal fees could become
incremental drain on earnings, Zeilstra said.
So, let the R!AA come in with a dual pronged attack - put fear into
the hearts of those who would sell tapes/cds and hurt into the
wallet of ebay's investors. If the former doesn't scare them away,
the latter may be motivation enough for ebay to actively do
something about it. There's no doubt in my mind they'll be firing
at least some warning shots before the year is out.
Peace
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From: Jordan Mayhew <jmayhew@cloud9.net>
Subject: ISO:Mickey Hart 7/24/98
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:24:46 -0500
Did anyone tape the Mickey Hart Planet Drum on Oct. 24 '98?
From: Bob Ramstad <rramstad@alum.mit.edu>
Subject: Re: Please help out my buddy + equipment for sale
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:21:43 -0800
hmmm. anyone else find this funny?
Hi All, I mentioned the other day about my good friend's equipment
that got stolen in a break-in. Anyway, he lost his da-20, his
entire collection of 100 dats, the rest of his stereo (~$2500)
<snip>
removed request for DATs / CD-Rs...
also, I have the following equipment for sale in order to fund my
soon-to be-built house. All offers considered...
For Sale:
Tascam DA-20
i dunno, it just seemed hilarious to me.
maybe i'm just warped and have a bad view of people...
(btw, i'm sure the original poster had no intention of being funny,
and i don't think burglaries are fun, and i am not even trying to make
fun of the poster. i just thought it was kind of a funny post, ya
know?)
-- Bob
From: Mattwillia@aol.com
Subject: extra Kenny Wayne Shepherd DAT for grabs
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:25:46 EST
Greetings all,
I just thought I'd offer this up to anyone who might be interested. I had a
trade fall through recently so, I ended up with an extra copy of KWS in
Shreveport, LA from 10/9/98 on one 60m unlabelled maxell. Quality is really
nice. If anyone would like to trade, just drop me a line.
Thanks,
Matt
From: Al <flstc93@concentric.net>
Subject: Please help out my buddy + equipment for sale
Reply-To: flstc93@concentric.net
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:50:59 -0600
> For Sale:
>
> Tascam DA-20
> -SCMS free
> -almost 4 years left on extended warranty
> -never has had any problems, relatively low hours
> -$6500+shipping
>
This must be the one with the platinum and diamond encrusted knobs :0
Al Zeffer
From: "Scott/ Deb McPherrin" <hippies@frontiernet.net>
Subject: WTB: Shock-Mounts
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:55:14 -0600
hey y'all,
anyone have a pair of AT shock-mounts for sale?...
decent price?...
two diff. models are offered...
needed for a pair of Neumann's...
would be interested in either...
thanks...
peace
scott
From: BirdSongII@aol.com
Subject: ISO 12-30th, 31st-99 (Blanks)
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:47:58 EST
I was wondering if I could send anyone blanks for those shows, let me know
Ollie
From: David Roberts <dbrober2@unity.ncsu.edu>
Subject: FS: Sony D8 Portable DAT Deck
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 23:05:17 -0500
Sony TCD-D8: $400
The deck has less than 30 hours of use. It has a few minor
surface scratches on the back side of the deck, but other
than that it is in excellent condition. Original box,
manual, case, and AC Adapter included. All offers considered.
+========-=-=-=-=------------ . ' ` ~ .. . . .
| David B. Roberts
| http://www4.ncsu.edu/~dbrober2/
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From: "Daniel J. Blanchat" <dblan@well.com>
Subject: Re: Digital I/O on motherboards
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 23:13:44 -0500
I have a matsonic motherboard that includes the yamaha chipset and has spdif
on the motherboard. I ended up not using it after having very variable
results in tests. While occassionally it would perform flawlessly, more
often, there would be a LOT of additional noise. It may be that my power
supply wasn't grounded well enough, or there was some problem with the cable
I made, but, I'd suggest going another route. Tho it may be worth your
while to verify my results, if you're going to buy a motherboard anyway.
After all, the asus is a good board.
Dan
From: "David D. Rogers" <drogers@pobox.com>
Subject: Re: Can i use 90m dats in a Sony D100 even if there is a
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:28:37 -0800
>From: "Tom Bjelland" <bloodfiends@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Can i use 90m dats in a Sony D100 even if there is a warning???
>Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 07:41:50 PST
>
>Hi dat-heads,
>
>I will soon purchase a portable Sony D100.Can i use 90m dats in a Sony
>D100 even if there is a warning in the users manual???
>
>Has anybody had any problems using 90m dats in a Sony D100???
>
>Please give me your advice or input as soon as possible.
Hi Tom,
Almost every DAT manual recommends against 90m (3+ hour) tapes, including
the ones for decks that can actually handle them without problems. I almost
never put 90m tapes in my M1 (which is almost the same deck as your D100),
because I simply don't want to take too many unnecessary risks. I only do
it when I really "have" to. I don't know if the D100 and M1 have been
around long enough to assess whether people who use 90m tapes regularly
have more problems than people who don't. Nevertheless, it seems prudent to
use them sparingly, if at all.
I personally don't think the deck was made to handle 90m tapes. As an
anecdote, I've found that when rewinding and then pressing play on my M1, I
get diginoise for a fraction of a second, which doesn't happen with 60m
tapes. This suggests to me that it has problems handling the tapes; that
the deck's tension isn't adjusted properly for the thinner 90m tapes. And
the deck seems to struggle more in fast-winding 90m tapes than 60m ones. My
guess is that this is because the deck's motors weren't designed to handle
the extra weight of 90m tapes; doing this a lot could wear out those motors
prematurely. It's for that reason that I fast-forward and rewind 90m tapes
a lot less than I record them on the M1. (I do that dirty work on my R300,
which seems to be less fussy about them.)
Peace,
<> David
From: tzara@tabla.com
Subject: Re: M1 Battery Pack, D7/ 8 Ext battery pack
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:49:13 -0800
>A battery pack for the D7/D8 is child's play. Go to your nearest
>Radio Shack and pick up a 4 D-Cell battery pack for around $10. Then, call
>Sony Parts 800-488-7669, and get a Cable cord ($1.65) part# J-2501-034-A.
You can get the 4.5 volt plug at R.Shack:
That part number is 274-1532.
If the D8 takes different voltage (higher?), and thus has
a different plug size --- they will have
that size too, but I don't know the part number.
From: ChillyBe@aol.com
Subject: Transfering Start ID's to a Phillips CDR-870...
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 23:51:46 EST
Does anyone have any specific knowledge concerning the tranfer of Start ID's
from either a Panasonic 3800 or a Tascam DA-20 to a Phillips CDR 870? I am
able to this manually.. but not able to sync them up. My buddy lets me use
his CD burner from time to time...( I am going to get an HHb Pro CDR Burner
and not deal with this crap). I have been unable to get the Phillips CDR 870
to read track marks from my DAT tapes. Please respond privately.
Thanks in advance,
Brian
From: "Clint Spaar" <cspaar@top.monad.net>
Subject: Digital Coax Cable?
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:12:41 -0500
Hi All...
Can someone tell me what a Digital Coax Cable is?
Thanks,
Clint
Email: cspaar@top.monad.net
From: Alan Saferstein <gruvenon@southeast.net>
Subject: Greyboy Allstars question
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:23:40 -0500
Hello,
I got a tape labeled 5-22-97 Greyboy Allstars Austin, TX. Anyone happen
to know the venue? I'd appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Alan
From: Delano <bluesky@mindspring.com>
Subject: ISO Bela Fleck Setlists
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 00:56:41 -0500
Hi;
I am looking for Bela Fleck setlists. Specifially 2/22/98. Any/all help
would be appreciated.
Take Care,
Delano
<http://www.mindspring.com/~bluesky/default.html>http://www.mindspring.com/
~bluesky/default.html
<http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Center/3834/index.htm>http://www.geoc
ities.com/CollegePark/Center/3834/index.htm
From: "Kayvon Bahramian" <SATURN@ucc.udsm.ac.tz>
Subject: DAP1 battery options
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 09:24:33 +300
Does anyone use a battery pack other than the ecocharge (or the
battery that comes with the deck)? I am looking for a commercially
available (rechargeable) battery that would outlast the ecocharge by
at least three hours, and not weigh more than about six or seven
pounds. Am I dreaming?
Kayvon
Looking for a taper James Peterson In Gainesville, Florida. If your
reading this, I met you at the Ratdog show at UF. Drop me a line.
From: "mzclaw@micron.net" <mzclaw@micron.net>
Subject: January EQ magazine question?
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 23:30:02 -0700
Hello,
Does anyone here have the January issue of EQ magazine?
I'm curious what it tells about the new HHB CD-RW Audio CD Recorder.
My newstand only has Dec. currently.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks, Mark
From: GuySonic@aol.com
Subject: Re: Source for "Dummy" Batteries? Digest #725
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 03:42:33 EST
In a message dated 1/25/99 3:56:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, DAT-Heads-
Request@fedney.near.net writes:
<< From: Kurt Vogel <kwv@chem.Stanford.EDU>
Subject: Source for "Dummy" Batteries?
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 23:45:06 -0800 (PST)
I've just rigged up an external rechargable battery system for my
D100...............
............... These
home-brew dummy batteries are sub-obtimal in design, and so I am
wondering if anyone knows a source for "real" dummy batteries (if such
things exist), or if anyone else has done what I am trying to do and
has figured out a good solution for this problem.................
Thanks for any help!
Kurt
>>
I do remember that Radio Shack supplied with their CB Walkie Talkie units a
few dummy AA celld as accessory to be used when running a few less Alkaline
cells in models that needed to also hold two more cells when running lower
terminal voltage NiCad cells. Perhaps these are available as a 'spare part'
directly from RS parts supply?
These might allow you to solder wires to them, but not too easily as they
were of very meltable open construction (nylon, styrene ?) plastic commonly
found on some battery holders sold in the parts section at RS. I never used
the dummies (they're maybe still somewhere real safe), but found the increased
output power from the CB was a benefit at the greater expense of much
decreased transmit time from the extra alkaline cells/voltage.
You may safely external power the D100 and M1 from 4 alkaline cells (AA, C, or
D) to extend running time from 5+, 25, or 55+ hours.
I have 'THE' right angle molded power plug/Cord (nicely over engineered)
assemblies for doing this safely yourself (E-mail me) OR also have available
completed ultra reliable C & D alkaline DAT power systems with Deck/Battery
padded carrying case included (also models for D3/D7/D8) as shown on my site
at: <A HREF="http://www.sonicstudios.com/batsys98.htm">
http://www.sonicstudios.com/batsys98.htm</A>
Also at the bottom of the DAT Battery Systems page (above) is a very
informative battery types and 'how to use/maintain' section that also should
help clear up most questions on how to get the most out of the rechargeable
NiMH type batteries currently supplied with the D100 & M1 Sony decks; included
info about available (from Radio Shack) real cheap battery replacements and
also has an improved NiCad/NiMH charger.
Best Regards in Sound & Music Recording,
Leonard Lombardo
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From: "frankn1@innernet.net" <frankn1@innernet.net>
Subject: Columbia, SC taper needed
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 03:54:47 -0500
Hi-
I am trying to find a taper for a show in Columbia, SC next month.
Please email me if you can help out. Thanks.
frankn1@innernet.net
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