DAT-heads Digest #137

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RE: 16 or 24bit when transfer from dat to hd? ("Bob Griesel") RE: 16 or 24bit when transfer from dat to hd? ("Jamie Lutch") December 3 Phil/Bob show (Jim and Angie O'Malley) Advice on microphones How do you CLONE ? ("Thomas Avallone") FT: acoustic hot tuna 12-3-01 ("Mike Hooker") Converting s/pdif to optical (Carl Schwink) ISO SBM-1/preamp help (Chris Black) FS: Sony M1 w/ Oade Active Cable (Nick Stiritz) need mic help (William Draper) F.S. Dennon DTR-80P (cook@eklektix.com) FS: Tascam DA302 ("Eric R. McRoberts") bps1s (william gordon) ISO: European tapers of Tori Amos shows (Robert Kane) applause editing ("J. Garcia") cdr: gap between songs ("J. Garcia") Re: F.S. Dennon DTR-80P (SOLD) (cook@eklektix.com) ISO: King Crimson 2001 Shows (Adam Aronson) Lineage ("Charles Quinn") ISO: U2 12/2/01 miami ("Chris Maler")
From: "Bob Griesel" <sundance@olywa.net> Subject: RE: 16 or 24bit when transfer from dat to hd? Reply-To: <sundance@olywa.net> Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:47:15 -0800 If you go to HD with the intent to do post processing (Normallize, EQ, etc) then it should be 24 bits for sure. If you can't dither back to 16 when you are ready to burn to CDR, then it doesn't matter much, though. If you are *only* going to copy to CDR without post processing, then 16 bits is what you want. Bob > > i've recorded my first show and have transferred it to my hard drive. my = > setup is sony d8>oade active cable>zoltrix nightengale pro 6 digicard. = > i've searched the web and variolus faqs but couldn't find the answers to = > some of my questions. > > when i'm going into the computer should i use 16bit or 24bit into = > Soundforge? i'm guessing 16bit but i really have no idea. also, does = > anyone know of a faq for going to cd from dat? etree's faq is very = > general. lastly, any good places to go for more info on how to use = > soundforge? i don't have an owners manual so i'm kinda learning on the = > fly! > > thanks, > > jonathan > > >
From: "Jamie Lutch" <reconstruction@thegrid.net> Subject: RE: 16 or 24bit when transfer from dat to hd? Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:18:42 -0800 unless you plan on doing major editing (bulk processing, including resampling/eq/normalize), theres no advantage to take a 16bit source to 24bit. the extra bits help a bit with rounding errors when you are doing a lot of processing to the data. Even thats debatable, as you need to go thru a word-length reduction step. WLR would likely have little detrimental effect with a signal that was using jsut a little over 16 bits > From: "spider john" <scifoc@bellsouth.net> > Subject: 16 or 24bit when transfer from dat to hd? > Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:41:42 -0500 > > i've recorded my first show and have transferred it to my hard drive. my = > setup is sony d8>oade active cable>zoltrix nightengale pro 6 digicard. = > i've searched the web and variolus faqs but couldn't find the answers to = > some of my questions. > > when i'm going into the computer should i use 16bit or 24bit into = > Soundforge? i'm guessing 16bit but i really have no idea. also, does = > anyone know of a faq for going to cd from dat? etree's faq is very = > general. lastly, any good places to go for more info on how to use = > soundforge? i don't have an owners manual so i'm kinda learning on the = > fly! > > thanks, > > jonathan
From: Jim and Angie O'Malley <tubersrus@yahoo.com> Subject: December 3 Phil/Bob show Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:42:35 -0800 (PST) Hello Seeking DAT or CD of 12/3 Beacon Theater show Phil et al with Bob. Also seeking last month's Phil at Louisville. We have much midwest Phil and Ratdog. Masters are made with AKG c1000s and Sony M1 DAT. Also have recent Dylan in Chicago. We can do DAT->DAT but no CDR. Please respond offlist to tubersrus@yahoo.com. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com
From: <jpff@cs.bath.ac.uk> Subject: Advice on microphones Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 12:16:56 GMT I record mainly (well almost exclusively) sounds I hear in the world. For example have 2 hours of street sounds on Bangalore, slightly less of the sounds of Cuba, and 30mins of Dublin. What is bugging me is that the recordings seem rather muted against what I hear. So, I was wondering if I should be using a different/better microphone system. At present I am using a Sony D8, with a Sony stereo microphone. I rarely bother about stealth (although the interference from children in central Bangalore was a little trying!), but I would rather not have to include phantom power. Any suggestions? btw, if anyone wants these recordings they are available. The Bangalore ones have already formed the source for a musical piece by BeatSystem in the UK, and I am writing my own Indian pieces as well. ==John ffitch
From: "Thomas Avallone" <tav2367@msn.com> Subject: How do you CLONE ? Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 16:36:58 +0000 As a newbee in the 'DAT' world, I would like some advice on HOW to clone DAT's. I'm an expert at cdr's, but I know DIDDLEY on dubbing DATs. I have gotten some trades from many who use 60 Meter tapes with compression ratios. WHAT do I need, and HOW can I start to clone ??? All I have is a Sony D100 - so can I clone with THAT by extracting the audio to my hard drive ?? And where can I purchase those compressed 60 meter DATs ????? Tom http://www.tav2367.20m.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
From: "Mike Hooker" <mhooker@optonline.net> Subject: FT: acoustic hot tuna 12-3-01 Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 11:57:29 -0500 hi, for trade, acoustic hot tuna at the stephen talkhouse, long island, 12-3-01 . 2 discs, great sound, but more noise than i'd like from a few complete morons in the crowd. take at look at my music trading list ( new URL) http://hometown.aol.com/mhooker216/myhomepage/index.html have fun, Mike Hooker
From: Carl Schwink <starfish@pacific-ocean.com> Subject: Converting s/pdif to optical Reply-To: starfish@pacific-ocean.com Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 09:19:11 -0800 Hi all, Is there a quick/dirty solution to this? Or is there an easily available podule out there to do the conversion? If I remember right, in the olden days we used to do something like rig an IR LED up facing a semi-violated TOSlink connector or some such. Worked, but don't bump it during a transfer! All help appreciated. BTW, has anyone gotten the SIIG soundcard with RCA s/pdif to work under Win2000?? It reliably produces a blue screen for me :( ... cheers, carl (the barefoot dancin' tapir)
From: Chris Black <chris_melas@excite.com> Subject: ISO SBM-1/preamp help Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:05:23 -0800 (PST) Hey Folks, Having searched the product update digest and the sites of sbm-1 vendors, are they still for sale somewhere? Can't seem to find them anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I am looking for suggestions/comments on the Denecke AD-20. Is this a viable option for say, a pair of Oktava MC012s? As you can tell, I am in search of a relatively low-cost way to begin taping with the willingness to upgrade in the future. Thanks again for your help. Chris Black CDR List: http://db.etree.org/chris_melas ______________________________________________________________________________ Send a friend your Buddy Card and stay in contact always with Excite Messenger http://messenger.excite.com
From: Nick Stiritz <nstirit@emory.edu> Subject: FS: Sony M1 w/ Oade Active Cable Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 13:49:05 -0500 Started running my own rig and stepped up to a DAP1, so I am selling my Sony M1 with Oade Active cable. The M1 is almost two years old and has taped around 30-40 shows. Although it has not been professionally serviced, I did treat it like my baby and did all the cleaning on my own. It is in perfect working and cosmetic condition and would be great for someone just getting into the hobby and wanted a good deck for a good price. The Oade cable is less than six months old, perfect condition. Oade is no longer selling these on their own and they are tough to find otherwise. Looking to get $425 obo for the combo and will even throw in a Mtn Smith carrying case for the M1. Thanks for the wob, peace, Nick
From: William Draper <wdraper@expressionanalysis.com> Subject: need mic help Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 14:07:40 -0500 i know i've been pestering these lists for the last few days about mic questions, but i have to do it again (last time i promise). i am in the process of comparing 3 mics to see which set i want to buy: at 853, akg c1000, and oktava mc012. i have prepared a comparison spreadsheet, but i need some help determining what exactly is important (not just oktavas suck or at853 are poor people's mics, which is a lot of what i've gotten so far). if you are willing to help, please email me so i can shoot you some questions. scott, craig, mike, allan, anyone, anyone...bueller, bueller? wed
From: cook@eklektix.com Subject: F.S. Dennon DTR-80P Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 14:21:23 -0700 I have a Dennon DTR-80P for sale, it does not work but it may be repairable. The problem is in the tape transport mechanim, tapes play, but with a lot of digi-noise. Tape path calibration did not solve the problem. The deck is in physically good shape, it may be useful as a source of spare parts. It can also function as a remote A/D to spd/if converter. Includes: DTR-80P in original box manuals power supply battery pack two stereo RCA to 4 pin 2.5mm mini plugs. Asking $25 O.B.O. plus $15 shipping (to US addresses). Forrest Cook cook@lwn.net http://eklektix.com/gfc/ WB0RIO
From: "Eric R. McRoberts" <danks@bu.edu> Subject: FS: Tascam DA302 Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 16:56:04 -0500 My friend is having trouble posting to the list so he asked me if i would do so for him. My friend Cliff who tapes shows solely to be cool and meet girls is selling his DA302 b/c he just realized the beauty of SHN. He has the deck up for auction on ebay if you are interested. Check out the link to the auction at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1306066515 The deck is in great working condition. I have been the recipient of many clean clones made on this unit from Cliff. All the tapes have showed low error rates and have had no problems on any of my decks. Email Cliff with any questions at snowride@aol.com -Eric
From: william gordon <wjg7@cornell.edu> Subject: bps1s Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 16:59:02 -0500 hey all in dat-land looking to buy two stewart bps1 power supplies to power earthwork sr71s - does anyone have them lying around that they are looking to get rid of? Please let me know also ISO dmic20 or mp2, if you are looking to get rid of one of those please let me know as well thanks -will
From: Robert Kane <roekbarnet@mailhost.det.ameritech.net> Subject: ISO: European tapers of Tori Amos shows Reply-To: roekbarnet@ameritech.net Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 17:02:42 -0500 I am looking for anyone who has taped, or is planning on taping any of the Tori Amos Strange Little Tour shows in Europe. The dates can be found here: http://thedent.com/tourlist01.html#strange45 I have DAT masters (DPA 4061>D100), of 25 dates from the North American leg of the tour. I am especially looking to trade with anyone who has masters of any of the European dates. I would prefer clones of DAT masters, but MD masters will do (if there is no DAT source, and you can digitally copy the MD). Any help in tracking down these shows would be greatly appreciated. TIA, ~Robert
From: "J. Garcia" <elektrik@navegalia.com> Subject: applause editing Reply-to: elektrik@navegalia.com Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 23:41:30 +0100 A question regarding the volume reduction of the applause in between songs in audience recordings. How's the less obtrusive yet still effective way of reducing that annoyingly high volume with CoolEdit Pro? I tried the option Transform > Amplitude > Dinamics Processing but didn't work very well. Jose Garcia elektrik@navegalia.com
From: "J. Garcia" <elektrik@navegalia.com> Subject: cdr: gap between songs Reply-to: elektrik@navegalia.com Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 23:41:30 +0100 Hi, An off-topic question. I want to burn a CD with different songs from different records, for personal use. I'd like to leave a between-song gap of, say 5 seconds, or whatever lenght. Can this be done easily with EAC, for instance? I haven't been able to figure out how come. Jose Garcia elektrik@navegalia.com
From: cook@eklektix.com Subject: Re: F.S. Dennon DTR-80P (SOLD) Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 15:42:07 -0700 The broken DTR-80P has been sold (rather quickly I might add). Forrest Cook cook@lwn.net http://eklektix.com/gfc/ WB0RIO
From: Adam Aronson <adam@aronson.net> Subject: ISO: King Crimson 2001 Shows Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 18:03:43 -0500 Subject says it all! Always looking to fill holes in my collection as well as help others do the same. Have lots to offer in return. Contact me back channel. Thanks, Adam Aronson -- Online list of tradable audio: http://www.aronson.net/audiolist.html
From: "Charles Quinn" <cmquinn@mindspring.com> Subject: Lineage Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 17:57:26 -0800 >It's time we fix this problem. Tapes made from Schoeps rigs need to be >labeled correctly. You always see 64's, or say, cmc6/4>V2>ad100>dap1. This >is wrong, the signal path is mk4>cmc6>V2>ad100>dap1 so really the first >example should be 46's, I know it may seem confusing or contrary to what you >know but it is correct, we need to label our tapes as the signal flows. My pet peeve about lineage is this Mics>pre>AD converter>to model of DAT deck. Model of DAT deck is superfluous if an A to D converter is used. Chuck Quinn
From: "Chris Maler" <st_germain45@hotmail.com> Subject: ISO: U2 12/2/01 miami Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 03:14:43 If anyone happened to pull a tape, PLEASE get in touch!! plenty to trade! Thanks, Chris _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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