Re: arsclist A to D Transfer Advice Please

[Jeff Carroll <carroll2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Noise reduction is a two-part process: encode/decode.  Proper decoding of any
noise reduction proces will be essential to achieving the best possible
quality.  --Jeff

Cameron Kissel wrote:

> Hello to all,
>
> First, being somewhat of a novice to serious audio restoration, I'd like to
> say how much I've already learned from the contributors to this list. Thanks
> much.
>
> Here's my question:
> Myself and a good friend of mine are looking to begin transferring a very
> large collection of field recordings from a number of source tapes. The
> tapes are almost exclusively cassette masters some with Dolby B, some dbx
> and others are without any noise reduction. The vast majority were recorded
> on Maxell and TDK chrome and metal tapes from the early 1980's through the
> mid 1990's. All of the masters were recorded in an environment with a strong
> signal to noise ratio (mostly rock concerts and shows with sound
> reinforcement) and as such, those without noise reduction are overall very
> clean.
>
> What's the best way to go about digitizing this collection? Would a simple
> cassette to wav to CDR work? Are there other steps that anyone would
> recommend to bring back or bring out what's on the tape? Any and all help
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks much,
> Cameron Kissel
>
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