DAT-heads Digest #61, Volume #6 Wed, 26 Sep 01 10:50:00 EDT Contents: Tapes and Lead Bags ("Gary Davis") FT: Pedro The Lion @ Emos - Austin, TX 09/24/01 (SBD) ("vitamin worm") FS:TASCAM DA20-mkII ("Tim Crocker") FT: MMW and Project Logic ("Jacob Jordan") Phish Dats for B+P (DAVEDARC@aol.com) Anyone Taping the Jay Farrar/Brian Henneman Solo shows? ("Stoker, Aaron M.") ISO - Tribute to Heroes (D Heatherly) Re: Any iMac users out there? - Waveterminal not true 24-bit (Dan Heend) airport xray machines (Alan Saferstein) equip. for sale (kristi jo) FS: Switchable 15 db pads with 2' of cable (pair) & XLR connectors:) (Ruderallis@aol.com) Re: airport xray machines (Sebastian Boschert) ISO Cowboy Junkies Toad's 9/25/01 (CEddy10165@aol.com) Re: My bit on 24 bits (Gordon Gidluck) Re: making your own cables... ("Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr.") ISO tapers for Nickelback (TN, NC, AZ, LA, TX) ("Vince Horst") Re: My Bit on 24 bits (Dan Heend) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Gary Davis" Subject: Tapes and Lead Bags Reply-to: gdavis@loop.com Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 17:34:05 -0700 Lead bags are to protect film from X-Rays. They will not protect tapes from magnetic fields! There was talk about two years back of a new generation of bomb- sensing x-ray machines that had a much higher likelihood of damaging film. The best thing to do with film or tape, if you're concerned, is put it in a clear plastic bag, so you can easily take it out of the luggage and show it to the security personel, then carry the item around the machine (or ask security to carry it around). --G ------------------------------ From: "vitamin worm" Subject: FT: Pedro The Lion @ Emos - Austin, TX 09/24/01 (SBD) Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:40:03 -0500 Hi everyone, i made a spectacular soundboard recording of Pedro The Lion last night at Emo's here in austin. The band played 7 songs that are going to be on their next record (coming out in march), and also joked around a lot and answered questions from the crowd. it was an all around great show. the recording is flawless as far as i can tell (i would rate the quality a 9.8/10). it is complete and all of the levels sound right (but the vocals are a little loud in some parts ... which i guess is to be expected from club board recordings). i taped it Soundboard > Sony MZ-R70. I just figured i would give the band's fans a chance to pick up a copy of this recording. You can check out my list here: http://freeweb.pdq.net/amonis/ if you are interested in a trade please send yours. thanks! --Frank Morris-- ------------------------------ From: "Tim Crocker" Subject: FS:TASCAM DA20-mkII Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:17:33 -0400 Due to upgrade I am looking to sell my TASCAM playback deck. Originally purchased from Terrapin 2 years ago and has been very lovingly handled. Works flawlessly. Very low hours, only used as play-back deck, never used to record. It is in 'like-new' condition and I have original box, all manuals, remote, head-cleaner, etc. I am asking $450 and I will cover the shipping. Tim C. ------------------------------ From: "Jacob Jordan" Subject: FT: MMW and Project Logic Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:13:00 -0400 Hello there, Recorded MMW and Project Logic this weekend and would like to offer 'em up for trade. Here's the source info: 9-23-01 MMW w/ Logic for second set Asheville Music Zone -- B&K's4022>V2>Ad1k 9-24-01 Project Logic, Visulite Theater, Charlotte -- CoreSound Binaurals fob Both tapes sound exceptionally well. Thanks for the sp ce, Jacob BWT: Will do a B&P or three for uni's or whoever else is interested in these shows. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ From: DAVEDARC@aol.com Subject: Phish Dats for B+P Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:00:32 EDT Hello all, Have converted a few more dats so I have these up for grabs. Hoping to do 2 batches to help out on postage. Will take Sony, Maxell, Quantegy unopened blanks in exchange. Batch #1 Phish 7/23/96 Hamburg, Germany 2 x 60M Trey Anastasio 5/7/99 St. Louis, MO 2 x 60M Batch #2 Grateful Dead 9/10/91 MSG, NYC 1 x 90M (Branford Marsalis guests. Super fat show) Galactic 8/7/99 Chilicothe, IL 1 x 60M Galactic 10/24/00 Iowa City, IA 1 x 90M More Phish to come.... By the way I have a copy of the Johnny Cash tribute on VHS for the person who has been inquiring to the list about it.. Cheers, Dave ------------------------------ From: "Stoker, Aaron M." Subject: Anyone Taping the Jay Farrar/Brian Henneman Solo shows? Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:09:40 -0500 Hey All-I was just wondering if anyone on the list was taping this leg of the tour: 10/8-Proud Larry's-Oxford, MS 10/9-Young Avenue Deli-Memphis, TN 10/10-Music Zone-Asheville, NC 10/11-The Rialto-Raleigh, NC 10/12-Variety Playhouse-Atlanta, GA 10/13-Belcourt Theatre-Nashville, TN If so drop me a line. I would be interested in Both the Henneman set and the Farrar set. Thanks. Aaron Stoker ------------------------------ From: D Heatherly Subject: ISO - Tribute to Heroes Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:51:18 -0700 (PDT) Joining the grovel chorus - I would like to get a nice clean audio only copy of this show. Really only looking for the musical segments. Can only trade CDR at the present time. My list is at - http://www.people.virginia.edu/~dph4e/cdr.htm Thanks Dan ===== <---End Of File---> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: Dan Heend Subject: Re: Any iMac users out there? - Waveterminal not true 24-bit Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 00:01:41 -0400 From: "John F. Whitehead" > > I was just wondering if there is anyone out there doing dat->pc transfers > > with an iMac (or similar mac via usb). > >I've got a Mac and will soon be doing this (though the following works on >pc's too). I was considering Opcode's DATport (s/pdif->usb) or SONICport >(same plus analog), but I got a rec from the Oades for the EgoSystems >Waveterminal U2A and will probably go with that -- 24-bit instead of >20-bit, phone jacks instead of miniplugs, s/pdif optical *and* RCA (only >one with Opcode). Same basic price range and it sounds a lot better, >though I haven't tested the extent of its advertised Mac compatibility >(Opcode says they "will" be compatible in 1999). Hey now, wait a minute! Before you buy that Waveterminal U2A, you should know that IMO, Egosys is playing an interesting and twisted specification game with that product. Yes, it has 24-bit A/D, but *no*, it does not pass the full 24-bit word through the interface and onto your hard drive. Furthermore, it truncates the least significant 8 bits without any dither or noise shaping. Neither does it play back 24-bit files in true 24-bits. If you ask me, their claims of 100dB A/D and 110dB D/A of dynamic range are a total lie, as 16-bits only affords 96dB of dynamic range. So if you're looking for a true 24-bit USB soundcard solution, the Waveterminal U2A is *not* it. Ego-sys's link is below, see for yourself the line that says "16-bit record & playback resolution" right at the top of their list. http://egosys.net/eng/product/products/wt_u2a/WTU2A.html See the 24-bit Field Recording FAQ at http://www.24bitfaq.org for more real info on 24-bit recording and interface options. And if anyone has anything to say specifically on the use of Macs for 24-bit field recording, I'd love to hear it, as the FAQ is admittedly a little light on Mac info. -Dan ------------------------------ From: Alan Saferstein Subject: airport xray machines Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 23:19:24 -0400 There are Explosive Detection Systems that are used in some airports for looking in luggage. Check out: http://www.invision-tech.com/products These are used for checked luggage. They say "...system uses the same core technology, that derived from medical computed tomography (CT)". Click on 'film safety' and they have a statement in there regarding film and other media. Sounds like having it x-rayed or hand checked carry-on is the way to go. Alan > From: "lochs o' dread" > Subject: airport xray machines > Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 17:12:19 -0700 > > hello all, > just wondering.... is it not a good idea to let a TCD-D8, or DAT tapes, go > through the airport x-ray machines in risk of potential magnetic damage? > any experience /suggestions w/ recent happenings are greatly appreciated. > > marty s. > =============================================================== NetZero Platinum Only $9.95 per month! Sign up in September to win one of 30 Hawaiian Vacations for 2! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 ------------------------------ From: kristi jo Subject: equip. for sale Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:36:46 -0700 (PDT) Lunatec V2 w/6v battery and power cable $1100 cmc6/mk4 matched pair $1800 mk41v caps $1600 2 15ft excalibur II cables $400 2 3ft excalibur II cables $200 AES/EBU excalbur II cable $80 2 6v ecocharge batteries $70 6v ecocharge charger $20 shipping & insurance is not included in pricing. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ From: Ruderallis@aol.com Subject: FS: Switchable 15 db pads with 2' of cable (pair) & XLR connectors:) Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 01:05:38 EDT http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=1468895125 These are brand new pair of switchable 15 db pads custom made by Klay Anderson. The units have female XLR connectors at the switches and 2 feet of Mogami cable. At the end of the cable are Neutrik gold plated male connectors. I had these made to go with a Beyerdynamic MV100. I got a Sonosax while they were being made, so I now do not need them. These are rare birds indeed:) Buyer to pay with postal money order, cashiers check or personal check. Personal checks will have to clear prior to shipping. Buyer adds 10 dollars for shipping and insurance. Ship USPS priority mail. Canadian buyers welcome, but Canadians are responsible for extra shipping costs. These are being sold as a pair. cheers:) http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=1468895125 . ------------------------------ From: Sebastian Boschert Subject: Re: airport xray machines Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 12:42:06 +0200 > hello all, > just wondering.... is it not a good idea to let a TCD-D8, or DAT tapes, go > through the airport x-ray machines in risk of potential magnetic damage? > any experience /suggestions w/ recent happenings are greatly appreciated. Hello, last June I was flying from London Heathrow to my hometown of Stuttgart, Germany. I had taped a show in London and was afraid it might get damaged by the x-ray machine. So, I showed the security officer the tape and he told me to put it in my hand baggage that was to be x-rayed. I told him it was magnetic media and that I was afraid it could get damaged. He told me that nothing could happen since the x-ray machines do not use any kind of magnetism (which is the only way to damage such a tape). Well, the x-rayed tape still plays fine... ------------------------------ From: CEddy10165@aol.com Subject: ISO Cowboy Junkies Toad's 9/25/01 Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:28:15 EDT ISO Cowboy Junkies Toad's Place 9/25/01 Recorded the show but had problems. Would love to get a clean copy if anyone onlist recorded. Tons to offer in return. Thanks for the BW ------------------------------ From: Gordon Gidluck Subject: Re: My bit on 24 bits Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:25:52 -0500 Dan, [RE: Samplitude's *2 and /2] I checked in the Samplitude help and this is different from what we are thinking. The (*2) inserts an interpolated sample in-between two individual samples. This results in a drop in pitch. So this is a way to increase the number of samples, not to increase the loudness. [RE: Javi's comment] Javi, I think makes a very good point here that a recording might fare well when applying a straight factor of two to the samples. If you can't locate software to do this I can set something up for you. (I can setup Wavscript to do an optional bit-shift in the output file.) You also might want to check out SOX to see what normalization options it has. Gordon > > From: Dan Heend > Subject: Re: My bit on 24 bits > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 01:15:20 -0400 > > "Javi Dieguez" wrote: > >>> > Multiplying by a > factor of 2 is an immediate solution as the bits don't get altered, > but why not just multiply by any integer number?. No "rounding" will > take place in this case as well and I can't see why this is wrong. > > Unfortunately, using cooledit for this task does not seem to work well. > If I multiply by, say 400% and then by 25% I don't get the same bits > as in the original file. What software should be used? > <<< > > I believe Samplitude 2496 has an option for *2 and /2. While you are > correct > that any integer *multiplier* (the same cannot be guaranteed for integer > divisors) should not cause any additional error, > I know of no software that will allow you to specify an integer multiplier. > Also given that every *2 gives *approximiately* 6dB increase (I think it's > actually more like 6.02dB), > I can't imagine that you'd regularly need anything more than that for a > level adjustment anyway. > I suspect that perhaps Cooledit doesn't start with the integer number, > but rather treats 200% as the addition of 6dB, and performs that > calculation accordingly, resulting in > the inaccuracies you describe. > > But I'm pretty sure (admittedly I haven't done the full test myself) that > Samplitude's *2 and /2 > functions just rolls the bits to the right and left respectively. > > Seth B. and I once had a discussion on this topic while setting up at a > Kimock show at Wetlands.... > Ahhh.... Wetlands.... remember that place? > > -Dan ------------------------------ From: "Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr." Subject: Re: making your own cables... Reply-To: Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:49:37 -0500 (CDT) On Tue, 25 Sep 2001, Mike BB wrote: > I've been thinking about purchasing some mic cables from > www.oktava.com and it would be a TON cheaper to make > my own cables then to have them make them for me. They > have this really small diameter cable that I think would be > pretty cool. Check it out here: http://www.oktava.com/cable.html > > How hard is it to make your own cables? I can't imagine that > its that hard, but I'm wondering what I need to know in order > to make a good cable. Maybe it wouldn't even be worth it to > make my own cable? They charge .60 a foot...how much do > decent connectors cost? Their prices are below... > I have a soldering iron and some soldering experience. > Any advice would be great. > > > Mike > > RAMTECH CABLE (U.S.): > We call this "STEALTH" cable - the best for live or studio! > > ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > Mic cable 24AWG Ultra-thin, high def. mic cable: > Under 500 foot length -per foot-.... $ 0.60 > Over 500 foot length -per foot- .... $ 0.50 > Over 1000 foot length -per foot- .... call > > XLRM-XLRF - Custom-made cable - "Chromed/Silver" Neutrik Connectors > 6 foot length ................ $19.95 > 12 foot length ................ $29.95 > 25 foot length ................ $39.95 > 50 foot length ................ $49.95 > If you prefer custom cables made using "Black" Neutrik connectors > with gold-plated pins, please add $7.50 to the cost of each cable. Probably a good deal. I don't know about their cable and I prefer gold plated Neutrik connectors. I usually get my XLR cable from Electronic City. They have multicolored Canare=AE fully shielded reinforced 4 conductor XLR cable for $0.55/foot: and Neutrik=AE connectors for $3.35 (Male gold-pin) and 3.70 (Female gold-pin): I've never had a problem with the cables I've made, but YMMV and you do need some decent soldering skills to keep everything strong and secure. It may be worth the extra cost to have them make the cables. --=20 Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr. wayne@hoxnet.com http://www.hoxnet.com PGP Key ID 138BCEE1 ------------------------------ From: "Vince Horst" Subject: ISO tapers for Nickelback (TN, NC, AZ, LA, TX) Reply-To: vhorst@mn.rr.com Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 07:15:10 -0700 I am hoping to find some tapers who are willing to tape=20 Nickelback for a few upcoming shows. The band does not=20 openly endorse taping (for record contract reasons) but=20 I've personally talked to the band manager and he's OK with=20 it as long as you send a copy to the band. The style of=20 music is hard rock. I am willing to foot some of the bill for your trouble.=20 Please email me if you are interested. I can also give you=20 details on swinging a SBD patch. Any gear at the show is=20 better than no gear at all! Here are the dates: * Thu, September 27, 2001 The Bay Chattanooga TN Seven=20 Channels =20 * Sat, September 29, 2001 Briley's Farm Greenville NC=20 Sevendust=20 * Sun, September 30, 2001 TBA Peoria AZ Staind=20 * Mon, October 01, 2001 House Of Blues New Orleans LA=20 Headline - other acts TBA=20 * Wed, October 03, 2001 Stubb's BBQ Austin TX Headline -=20 other acts TBA=20 * Thu, October 04, 2001 Sunset Station San Antonio TX=20 Headline - other acts TBA=20 * Fri, October 05, 2001 Canyon Club Dallas TX Headline -=20 other acts TBA=20 --=20 Vince Horst _________________________________________________________________________= __ Visit http://www.visto.com. Find out how companies are linking mobile users to the=20 enterprise with Visto. ------------------------------ From: Dan Heend Subject: Re: My Bit on 24 bits Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:35:25 -0400 Gordon Gidluck wrote: >>>Dan, [RE: Samplitude's *2 and /2] I checked in the Samplitude help and this is different from what we are thinking. The (*2) inserts an interpolated sample in-between two individual samples. This results in a drop in pitch. So this is a way to increase the number of samples, not to increase the loudness. <<< Whoa! No, I think you're looking at the wrong function. I'm talking about the Amplitude * 2 and Amplitude / 2 functions in Samplitude, not the Sampledata *2 /2 functions. >>> [RE: Javi's comment] Javi, I think makes a very good point here that a recording might fare well when applying a straight factor of two to the samples. If you can't locate software to do this I can set something up for you. (I can setup Wavscript to do an optional bit-shift in the output file.) You also might want to check out SOX to see what normalization options it has. <<< Gordon, I'm interested in your Wavscript program... Perhaps there is something you can do... One possibility is the bit-shift function you mentioned. That would be cool... Another might be integer-based normalization. If you could analyze a file, find it's largest peak, and add the integer difference between the largest peak and FSD to every sample, I'd guess this would be a great way to normalize, right? Technically speaking I'd guess you'd have to deal with signed numbers, but you get the idea. I wonder if that would result in truly linear normalization without the risk of introducing error throught the process... -Dan ------------------------------ ** FOR YOUR REFERENCE ** To unsubscribe from this digest, please send email to dat-heads-unsubscribe@datheads.phish.net If your email address has changed, you may (optionally) send the message to dat-heads-unsubscribe-oldaddress=olddomain@datheads.phish.net and the old address will be removed. Problems or questions about a subscription should be addressed via these avenues and then if needed to dat-heads-owner@datheads.phish.net or postmaster@datheads.phish.net never the list itself You can submit a message for inclusion in the next digest via this address: Internet: dat-heads@datheads.phish.net Archives of DAT-Heads digests and related files are available on the DAT-Heads home page: http://www.solorb.com/dat-heads/ End of DAT-Heads Digest ******************************