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===DAT recorders=== | ===DAT recorders=== | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Audio_Tape DAT] recorders are two-channel (stereo) digital audio recorders. Bill Ritch currently has three DAT recorders -- only two of which really work. As tape is a dying medium, we will be phasing out our use of audio tape. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Audio_Tape DAT] recorders are two-channel (stereo) digital audio recorders. Bill Ritch currently has three DAT recorders -- only two of which really work. As tape is a dying medium, we will be phasing out our use of audio tape. | ||
DATs make good accession recorders, but the tape should not be considered for archive. These recordings should be transferred to more reliable media. | |||
====Professional DAT recorder==== | ====Professional DAT recorder==== | ||
Revision as of 09:17, 22 May 2007
Information about capturing and editing audio for ARTC.
Recording
DAT recorders
DAT recorders are two-channel (stereo) digital audio recorders. Bill Ritch currently has three DAT recorders -- only two of which really work. As tape is a dying medium, we will be phasing out our use of audio tape.
DATs make good accession recorders, but the tape should not be considered for archive. These recordings should be transferred to more reliable media.
Professional DAT recorder
Home DAT recorder
Portable DAT recorder
Mini-disc recorders
SD-card recorders
CF-card recorders
Hard disk recorders
Computer-based recording
Editing
Hardware
Computer
It is very important to have a quiet PC. The quieter the PC is the easier it will be to find subtleties and imperfections in the mix.
Monitor speakers
Headphones
Software
WAVE-file editors
- SoundForge - a simple WAVE file editor.
- GoldWave - a cheap (CDN$50) WAVE file editor.
Multi-channel editors
- Vegas - a non-destructive multi-track audio (and video) mixer/editor.
- Audacity at SourceForge - a free, open-source, multi-platform non-destructive multi-track audio mixer/editor.