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Gear / Technical Help => Post-Processing, Computer / Streaming / Internet Devices & Related Activity => Topic started by: 69mako on July 21, 2006, 05:25:16 AM
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Hello all,
I have a bunch of cassettes that I would like to transfer to digital. Here is my question... Which method is the preferred/"best" way to transfer cassettes?
cassette -> CDR
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cassette -> DAT -> CDR
I have a Nakamichi BX-300 cassette deck, a Tascam DA-20 MKII DAT deck, and a M-Audio Audiophile 2496 soundcard.
I've tried both ways and can't seem to "hear" a difference. What are your opinions?
Thanks in advance,
Mako
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Id say just record to your pc @ 24/96
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In order of most to least preferential:
1) Nak>dedicated A/D device>soundcard (if you have one)
2) Nak>DA-20 (as A/D)>soundcard
3) Nak>soundcard
The more you isolate your A/D conversion from your soundcard, the better - you don't want to be doing it in your soundcard. I have an external A/D (ADC-20) but I hate taking it out of my bag, so I use my DA-20 as my A/D converter. The analog inputs on my soundcard are notoriously noisy so I avoid using them if at all possible.
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what he said. I've done a few cass > rca/xlr > V3 > audiophile and been very happy. otherwise go cass > dat then to harddrive.
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Also, adjust the azimuth on the playback deck for each tape side.
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Thanks to everyone for the replies. Just as I thought, everyone has an opinion and they vary.... :D
Brian, I always adjust the azimuth for every show. Never though of doing it for every tape side. I'll try that. What a difference that adjustment can make.
Greenone, What do you suggest for a dedicated A/D device?
Thanks to all who replied?
Mako
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There's way too many to list here and it really depends on your budget...try poking around the Pre's, A/D's and Processors forum here: http://taperssection.com/index.php?board=4.0