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.
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
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* *
* ### 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 *
* *
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16-bit
BAND
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 *
* *
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