Re: [AV Media Matters] digital archiving

[Rod Louey-Gung <rlg@integrated-media.com>]

Jim,
Could you tell us what the bonding method should be on DVD-A to constitute
an archival medium?
Does your recommendation also hold for DVD video?
Thanks.
                         Rod Louey-Gung
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Wheeler <Jimwheeler@aol.com>
To: AV-Media-Matters@topica.com <AV-Media-Matters@topica.com>
Date: Wednesday, 10 November 1999 12:17
Subject: RE: [AV Media Matters] digital archiving

>Rob
>
>Unfortunately, the word "archival" is being mis-used.  At the recent AMIA
>Conference in Montreal, there were some heated discussions about the TV
>Broadcast people using the word archive for non-archival formats like DV
and
>DVCPRO.
>
>If you use tape, I recommend obtaining the Spec sheet from the tape
>manufacturer.  If the word "Archival" is not mentioned then don't buy it.
>"Data" formats like DLT can be used for audio.
>
>Removable Hard Drives (HD) are being used in the audio industry but they are
>susceptable to head crashes.  If you use HD, I recommend making a backup for
>every disk.
>
>You should consider DVD-A for your collection.  Ask the disc manufacturer how
>the two halves are bonded together.  If they were glued, then go to another
>manufacturer.  Also, record a disc and play it on machines made by other
>manufacturers to be sure that the disc is interchangable.
>
>Jim Wheeler