DAT-heads Digest #264
Contents:
ISO:Suwannee Springfest ("Otto, Michael")
after a year...Python stopped working? (Louie Rendek)
NRBQ (Comnaround@aol.com)
Bob Dylan: Dallas, Texas February 22, 2002 Offer (Comnaround@aol.com)
DOS resample utility? ("pwking")
active cables (Doclazzaro@aol.com)
RE: DOS resample utility? ("pwking")
RE: DOS resample utility? ("Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr.")
CSNY Taping / NRBQ / bwt (Richard Davis)
ISO Nick Layman (old tapetree.com admin) (tforbath@Nervewire.com)
FS: PS-2 + Hosa Line Transformers ("Bendes, Richard")
dead power supply in Sony TCD-D3 (Martin)
ISO Cockburn Fillmore 3/19/02 & Indigo Girls Slims (KFOG) (David Danek)
FT: Concrete Blonde 3/23/02 ("Steve Marshall")
WANTED: ABB@NYC fri 22-mar and sat 23-mar ("John R. Vanderpool")
Merlefest 2002 Prime Stealth Seats for Sale (CCage@aol.com)
lost dig cable (Frank D)
*paging* Marc Brown (Bloomington, IL) ("Marc Jacobson")
RE sony deck questions (Sean Cartwright)
From: "Otto, Michael" <Michael_Otto@tvratings.com>
Subject: ISO:Suwannee Springfest
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:08:12 -0500
Hi
I just returned from the Suwannee Springfest in north Florida and some of
the music was stellar! I'd like to hook up with someone who taped the
Saturday evening sets (Nickel Creek and Peter Rowan Reggae, especially) to
arrange getting some disks or MP3s.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
TIA - michael
From: Louie Rendek <ljr7@po.cwru.edu>
Subject: after a year...Python stopped working?
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:48:53 -0500
hey guys/gals,
i have been converting DATs with my audio-capable Python DDS drive for 10
months or so now. i have done maybe 100 tapes in that time and have
religiously cleaned the heads every 25 hours or so. i run Win2k and had to
install the ForceASPI originally to get the drive to pull audio with
DAT2WAV. a few weeks ago, i pulled off audio from a batch of maybe 10
tapes and didn't have any problems. last night, i came home from the Jacob
Fred Jazz Odyssey show in Cleveland with a DAT in hand to convert and the
drive wouldn't pull the audio. i went back and tried some of the tapes
that i had pulled a few weeks ago and they wouldn't work either. i tried
to dump and kill the ASPI layer that were present and reinstall with
ForceASPI, but that didn't work. i keep getting ASPI read errors with
DAT2WAV. i downloaded VDAT for the heck of it and that program simply
gives abnormal termination error in Win2k. i went to Win98 (i have a dual
boot setup) and receive the same errors. this drive was purchased new from
Mashek less than a year ago.....anybody have any suggestions? i have
exhausted all of my creative thoughts here.....
louie
From: Comnaround@aol.com
Subject: NRBQ
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 12:04:47 EST
They were and I suppose still very anti-taping although it's been a while
since I asked. You might want to ask. I would be curious as to what they
would have to say about it these days although not surprised if they say no.
Their position on taping is quite unfortunate as they are best experienced
live. However they are very definitely worth stealthing. They usually only
travel with one or two roadies and if you know the guy that runs sound at the
club they are playing it's sometimes possible to get a stealth board patch.
They do have a wonderful new album out called Atsa My Band and It's
available through GDM at www.dead.net. The new CD is completely worth
checking out as are all their releases. Let me know how it goes. I have lots
to trade and am always looking for any good Q that I do not have.
Mark Lynn
From: Comnaround@aol.com
Subject: Bob Dylan: Dallas, Texas February 22, 2002 Offer
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 12:14:00 EST
A reference recording done by my buddy in Texas. Recorded 10th row DFC in
the sweet spot.Source is NAK 701's->Reutlehuber->Sony m1->HHB CD. I have this
available on two discs.Send urls of lists for trades. Thanks!
Mark Lynn
From: "pwking" <sleepypedro@yahoo.com>
Subject: DOS resample utility?
Reply-To: <sleepypedro@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:28:55 -0700
hi, is there a simple command line resample utility for DOS in circulation?
i'm compiling a package of (potentially) essential DOS tools for use with
shorten, and this is one widget i don't have in my kit already.
GNU code exists, so binaries exist for *nix, beos, et al., but I haven't
seen one for DOS/windows.
yes, i know that sound forge / cool edit / et al can resample. yes, i know
that the ZA2 can resample to 44.1 on the fly, even in DOS mode. these are
not the answers to my questions. :-)
secondly, is there a listserv for technical discussions about shorten
compression techniques and such?
thanks
pwk
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From: Doclazzaro@aol.com
Subject: active cables
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 12:40:56 EST
Hi folks I still have the active cables so if anyone has a reasonable offer I
need to get rid of them. Thanks for the space.
Jeff
From: "pwking" <sleepypedro@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: DOS resample utility?
Reply-To: <sleepypedro@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:44:43 -0700
errr, let me append my original question --
i've found the command line utility SOX does resampling, but i'm currently
reading up on it and getting more and more confused as i read on.
it seems there are three ways to resample with SOX:
resample
rate
polyphase
can anyone who uses SOX please drop me a line and clue me in?
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 10:29 AM
> To: Datheads (E-mail)
> Subject: DOS resample utility?
>
>
> hi, is there a simple command line resample utility for DOS
> in circulation? i'm compiling a package of (potentially)
> essential DOS tools for use with shorten, and this is one
> widget i don't have in my kit already.
>
> GNU code exists, so binaries exist for *nix, beos, et al.,
> but I haven't seen one for DOS/windows.
>
> yes, i know that sound forge / cool edit / et al can
> resample. yes, i know that the ZA2 can resample to 44.1 on
> the fly, even in DOS mode. these are not the answers to my
> questions. :-)
>
> secondly, is there a listserv for technical discussions about
> shorten compression techniques and such?
>
> thanks
> pwk
>
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From: "Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr." <wayne@hoxnet.com>
Subject: RE: DOS resample utility?
Reply-To: wayne@hoxnet.com
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:59:57 -0600 (CST)
On Mon, 25 Mar 2002, pwking wrote:
> errr, let me append my original question --
>
> i've found the command line utility SOX does resampling, but i'm currently
> reading up on it and getting more and more confused as i read on.
>
> it seems there are three ways to resample with SOX:
> resample
> rate
> polyphase
>
> can anyone who uses SOX please drop me a line and clue me in?
"rate" is the suckiest. It essentially drops samples (or multiplies for
increased rates) to make it fit.
"resample" with the default settings is at least as good as any hardware
resampling I've listened to.
"polyphase" is supposed to be mathematically superior, but I can't tell
a difference between it and "resample" with defaults, and it sucks huge
amounts of memory and CPU.
If you have a sound engineers ear, you may be able to do some
improvements on a case-by-case basis, but "resample" with defaults is
pretty damn good.
--
Wayne D. Hoxsie Jr.
wayne@hoxnet.com
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From: Richard Davis <wehideandseek@yahoo.com>
Subject: CSNY Taping / NRBQ / bwt
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 10:03:12 -0800 (PST)
namaste y'all!
i will attempt tomorrow night at America West in
Phoenix...security is of concern, but what is of
highest concern is start times and set/encore lengths.
I have checked the digest as this question has been
posed before but i couldn't find any digest~responses.
NRBQ has been sporadic in my experience - i don't have
any, but have gone with others - at the Panic NOLA
shows the year before last, taping happened, well,
because i guess everyone was doing it.
I guess this isn't much of an answer...sorry.
BWT: B&P for the first two real~timers replies and B&P
for the first two digester replies.
Willie Nelson 03.24.02 @ Celebrity Theatre, PHX AZ.
Row 11, two seats in from the aisle.
MG300 (ortf in hat)>V2>M1@48khz.
90m.
There is one dropout in "Dog" at approx 2:07.
If you don't hear back from me, ya didn't make it!
thanks
take care
and
happy trails
richard from flagstaff
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From: tforbath@Nervewire.com
Subject: ISO Nick Layman (old tapetree.com admin)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:22:10 -0500
hi,
anyone out there know how i can get in touch with Nick? his old email addy
is Nick Layman [tapetree1@home.com]?
i am DESPARATE to get in touch with him!
Thanks.
Theo
From: "Bendes, Richard" <BendesR@aetna.com>
Subject: FS: PS-2 + Hosa Line Transformers
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:33:28 -0500
For-Sale
- 1 Denecke PS-2 - Dual channel 48v Phantom Microphone Power Supply. Runs on
a single 9v battery ($150 New)
- 2 Hosa MIT-176 Line Transformers (LOW Z to HIGH Z) with Pigtail Cable
($15/each = $30 New)
Used only once with great results. Pictures available upon request. Looking
to get $115 + Buyer's choice of shipping
Thanks,
Rick
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From: Martin <gmst@sympatico.ca>
Subject: dead power supply in Sony TCD-D3
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:53:15 -0500
The power supply in my Sony TCD-D3 stopped working. Is anyone able to
fix this or have a dead D3 with a good internal power supply?
Thanks,
Martin
From: David Danek <hobbes4444@yahoo.com>
Subject: ISO Cockburn Fillmore 3/19/02 & Indigo Girls Slims (KFOG)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:57:15 -0800 (PST)
Anyone out there catch this show? Also looking for other recent
Bruce C shows, including the KFOG Acoustic Cafe show from earlier
this year. And finally, missed the Indigo Girls on KFOG two weeks
ago. Help me out, please!! Lots to trade!
Thanks,
Dave
BWT: 2 B&P copies of Neil Finn @ Slims 3/10/02, DPA4061>M1, nice!
1st US show in about 2 years!! Have 2 versions of the show
available, your choice: (1) a DAT clone and (2) an EQ'd CD version
(brighter sounding, Fostex D5>Denon DE70 EQ>Sony DTC690>Marantz
CDR500). First 2 after the digest hits my mailbox gets them.
Looking for Neil Finn trades as well. . .
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From: "Steve Marshall" <stevem@thenightowl.com>
Subject: FT: Concrete Blonde 3/23/02
Reply-To: "Steve Marshall" <stevem@thenightowl.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:43:11 -0600
For anyone who's interested, I've got this past Saturday night's CB show
available for trade (no B&Ps or grovels right now please). Looking for other
shows from the current tour.
Also, still looking for Abandoned Pools and/or Shelby Lynne shows from the
latest tour.
Please reply offlist.
Thanks!
Steve
From: "John R. Vanderpool" <fish@daacdev1.gsfc.nasa.gov>
Subject: WANTED: ABB@NYC fri 22-mar and sat 23-mar
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:42:04 -0500 (EST)
on DAT (or CDR) is fine - two excellent shows that i'ld like to hear
again... lots to trade.
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thanx,
fish
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From: CCage@aol.com
Subject: Merlefest 2002 Prime Stealth Seats for Sale
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:50:13 EST
Howdy,
Once again I have been asked to help a friend unload his 2002 Merlefest
Package. The reserved seats are the same ones he gets every year and are
prime stealthing spots. Here are details:
2- Four Day Passes $150.00 each
Aisle 2 Row 27 seats 66 & 67
One Midnight Jam Ticket $30.00 ( Sold Out BTW)
12 Raffle Tickets also included for cool stuff ( my wife won a Martin Guitar
in 2000!)
Dirk, I know you scooped these up last year - - Iv'e lost your e-mail addy so
bounce me back if you need them.
Selling this as a package for cash - e-mail me privately at ccage@aol.com if
interested.
On a side note:
For those of us who got the letter from B. Townes and Claire Bost about
cancelling audio taping at Merlefest in the future, it was not so much due to
artists fear of us posting up shows on E-Bay or MP3 sites. It had more to do
w/ tapers who left mikes up and rigs running during acts that had requested
No Taping.
Sounds like Del & Ricky complained, Dolly didn't seem to care.
I got this from folks who work at MFest - just passing it along. Flame me if
makes you feel better. It was a noble 3 year experiment - Oh Well- back to
stealth mode!
Chris
From: Frank D <amfm1d@warwick.net>
Subject: lost dig cable
Reply-To: amfm1d@warwick.net
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:57:49 -0500
Hello all ,A friend of mine(Ken) lost his Plotnick digital cable at the
Allman Brothers show on sat. 3/23.He was patched out of Jim(?) in row U
of the orchestra.If you found it please contact me.Thanks
peace Frank D
From: "Marc Jacobson" <marcj421@hotmail.com>
Subject: *paging* Marc Brown (Bloomington, IL)
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:55:42 -0500
i'm posting this for my friend and fellow dat-head Eric Nelson. he received
the discs you sent him, but he has no computer access for the next couple of
weeks and isn't positive about what discs you wanted in return.
please email me your request, and i will pass it along to Eric. he will get
your discs out to you immediately thereafter.
Thanks!
Marc
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From: Sean Cartwright <cart1@eznet.net>
Subject: RE sony deck questions
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:59:31 -0500
Hey Mike,
You asked for it, so here's my opinion (keep in mind, I said opinion):
Issue 1: Tape playing differently in two different decks-
Don't necessarily assume that your M1 is fine. I have a D100 and had
similar problems. In the end, it's my belief that the D100 was somewhat
out of alignment, very slightly, but out of alignment none the less. So
when I would play a tape (recorded on my D100) in my DA20mkII there
would be occasional digi-noise but playing back in the D100 was fine.
Since the D100 played it fine, I ignored the D100 as the possible cause
and assumed it was my DA20mkII. Time went by and eventually tapes from
my D100 were to the point of having a few bad spots even when played
back on the D100. One suggestion, if you have a tape that you know
played fine in both decks, try playing it in both decks now. If it
still plays fine in both decks, that's one more reason to be suspect of
the M1.
Issue 2: Where to go for repair (opinion again):
I've had Paul work on my decks and was satisfied with the outcome. When
the incident above occurred, I called and received a "haphazard" answer
when asked about turnaround timeframe (to the effect of "well our Sony
guy is on vacation and is supposed to be back next Monday but we're not
sure"). This is by no means a slam against Paul or his business but I
needed more of a committed timeframe (shows were coming up). So, I
decided to try the Sony "one price fixes all" service. I sent the deck
out and had it back in less than 3 weeks and it works GREAT! Tapes
recorded since repair play fine in all of my decks. There have been
horror stories about this service but I was more than happy. Not to
mention that you get a tracking number and can follow it's progress from
the time the service center receives it till it's back in your hands,
including all stops along the UPS route to your town. It was a bit
pricey but for a total of $297 (covers repair, tax & shipping) I have a
refurbished deck. Sony claims that they bring it back to factory specs
and I assume that they did the same thing(s) to my deck as they do to
the refurbs that they sell (sold?) at their outlet centers. Bottom
line, I believe either of the mentioned service centers are equally
viable alternatives, just ask any important questions before sending off
your deck(s).
Issue 3: Do you buy a new deck:
I also wanted a dedicated deck for my PC but didn't want to spend the
money for new. All I can say is look on ebay. Yes, there's some risk
involved but I picked up a used DA-302 (Tascam dual well DAT deck) in
great shape for $425 which included shipping. There's almost always a
great deal on a DAT deck there (dollar wise anyway). Look up DAT and
watch all the decks for a week or so, the time will give you a good feel
for going prices and so-forth. This could potentially solve you
32k/44.1k/48k dilemma since you could get a deck that would handle 90m
tapes. Of course, I've seen some good deals right here too!
Issue 4: Is your Sony home deck worth the repair:
I have no knowledge of the deck, so I won't even share an opinion.
If I were you I would verify that your M1 is not the problem before you
sink money into anything else. I would also suggest that you don't use
it for transfer as well as recording shows. The DAT deck well is drying
up fast so get as much recording mileage out of yours as possible, don't
kill a portable with transfers.
Hope this helps!
Peace,
Sean
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