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Brian Skalinder:
FWIW, I thought I'd post my info file template in case others wish to use it.  Yeah, the NOTICE box is big and it's probably overkill, but I feel it's important to at least attempt to communicate all the NOTICE information to downloaders / listeners.  Besides, they can (and probably will) scroll past it if they'd rather not read it.  But at least it's there.

Here's the most recent version.  Updated 2005-10-28.  Notes:

[*]Two listings, one for 24-bit, another for 16-bit.
[*]While the info file provides detailed information to listeners and fellow tapers, its primary purpose is as a reference for me.
[*]The fade tracks in the 16-bit version represent non-destructive fades.
[*]I've listed the recording info in roughly linear manner, from the recording, through to tracking and completion.  This just makes sense to me.
[*]I also list both the record format and final format since I've seen plenty of info files which are unclear (to me, anyway) about whether they're actually 24-bit, 16-bit dithered/resampled from 24-bit, or native 16-bit.[/list]

24-bit
BAND
YYYY-MM-DD
City, ST - Venue

Musician1 - instrument, vocals
Musician2 - instrument, vocals
Musician3 - instrument
Musician4 - instrument

01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.

NOTES

Document flaws (if any), describe venue, anecdotes about the performance / experience / venue, detail any mastering steps performed, etc.

Recordist    : Brian Skalinder / bskalinder@yahoo.com
Location     : Center, 25' back, 8' stand
Mic Config   : DIN (20cm, 90º)
Source       : Schoeps MK4/KC5/CMC6 > Lunatec V3 > MicroTrack 2496
Record Format: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz
Conversion   : MicroTrack 2496 > USB > PC
Edit         : Cool Edit Pro 2.0 (fades)
Dither       : iZotope Ozone MegaBitMax (Ultra, Normal)
Final Format : 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
Track        : CD-Wave

************************************************************************
*                                                                      *
*  ###  FREE  ###                                                      *
*                                                                      *
*  The musicians allowed this recording for FREE.  PLEASE...           *
*                                                                      *
*    - Only share this recording with others for FREE.                 *
*    - Do NOT sell or trade this recording for profit of any kind.     *
*                                                                      *
*  ###  SUPPORT MUSICIANS  ###                                         *
*                                                                      *
*  Help ensure live recordings remain easily accessible and FREE by    *
*  supporting the musicians:                                           *
*                                                                      *
*    - attend their live tours                                         *
*    - purchase their dry goods                                        *
*    - buy their studio releases                                       *
*                                                                      *
*  For more information on the musicians, their tours, and studio      *
*  recordings:                                                         *
*                                                                      *
*    - http://www.bandwebsite.com                                      *
*                                                                      *
************************************************************************
16-bitBAND
YYYY-MM-DD
City, ST - Venue

Musician1 - instrument, vocals
Musician2 - instrument, vocals
Musician3 - instrument
Musician4 - instrument

DISC ONE

01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10. [ fade out ]

DISC TWO

01. [ fade in ]
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.

NOTES

To seamlessly join the two discs, simply remove D1Txx and D2T01.

Document flaws (if any), describe venue, anecdotes about the performance / experience / venue, detail any mastering steps performed, etc.

Recordist    : Brian Skalinder / bskalinder@yahoo.com
Location     : Center, 25' back, 8' stand
Mic Config   : DIN (20cm, 90º)
Source       : Schoeps MK4/KC5/CMC6 > Lunatec V3 > MicroTrack 2496
Record Format: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz
Conversion   : MicroTrack 2496 > USB > PC
Edit         : Cool Edit Pro 2.0 (fades)
Dither       : iZotope Ozone MegaBitMax (Ultra, Normal)
Final Format : 16-bit, 44.1 kHz
Track        : CD-Wave

************************************************************************
*                                                                      *
*  ###  FREE  ###                                                      *
*                                                                      *
*  The musicians allowed this recording for FREE.  PLEASE...           *
*                                                                      *
*    - Only share this recording with others for FREE.                 *
*    - Do NOT sell or trade this recording for profit of any kind.     *
*                                                                      *
*  ###  SUPPORT MUSICIANS  ###                                         *
*                                                                      *
*  Help ensure live recordings remain easily accessible and FREE by    *
*  supporting the musicians:                                           *
*                                                                      *
*    - attend their live tours                                         *
*    - purchase their dry goods                                        *
*    - buy their studio releases                                       *
*                                                                      *
*  For more information on the musicians, their tours, and studio      *
*  recordings:                                                         *
*                                                                      *
*    - http://www.bandwebsite.com                                      *
*                                                                      *
************************************************************************

morst:
How about "ENCODE" as a final step?

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