Re: [AV Media Matters] Microcassettes

[joe salerno <salernoj@swbell.net>]

I'm not laughing, I replaced a Panasonic MC re order with an Olympus and was
really impressed at what an improvement the sound of the recorded voice had.

It is also MUCH more efficient at using batteries than my Panny or Sony MC
recorders.

Joe Salerno
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----- Original Message -----
From: <smweiss@email.unc.edu>
To: "AV Media Matters" <AV-Media-Matters@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 12:49 PM
Subject: [AV Media Matters] Microcassettes

>Thanks to everyone for your comments on CD dupilication equipment!
>
>On another topic, I'm starting to conduct preservation transfers with a
>large number of oral history interviews recorded on microcassette and
>wanted to see if other members of the listserv have found solutions to
>some of these issues.
>
>We have several Olympus portable recorder/players to use for playback
>but I am wondering if anyone has used a machine that offers greater
>fidelity (don't laugh). I get the impression that among the various
>models that are on the market, there is little difference in the tape
>heads and motors they employ.  I am considering using a microcassette
>transcription model as it provides pitch control. Another consideration
>is finding a device with a audio output other than a headphone jack.
>
>The final issue I wanted to throw out, is has anyone been able to find a
>microcassette shell that uses screws? With damaged cassettes we will
>need to open them up. It would be nice to move the repaired tape to a
>new shell without having to glue the old shell back together.
>
>Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Steve
>
>
>Moderators Comment:
>We have an incredible machine here for Microcassettes. It is made by JBR
>Technologies and really designed for forensic work. It is extremely
>expensive - but it has all sorts of features and is the best I have seen or
> heard of for this format.
>
>Steven Weiss
>Sound and Image Librarian
>Southern Folklife Collection
>Manuscripts Department
>University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
> (919)962-1345