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Title: DAT static help
Post by: olyrc on June 11, 2004, 05:42:10 PM

Ok, here's my situation...

I taped Mraz last night in Vancouver.  Josephson c42mp > p-mod UA-5 > D8@48k.

I started up the transfer today (DA20-MKII > Extigy > SF 7.0) and every few seconds I got light to moderate digi-noise.  I pulled out the tape, ran the cleaning tape, tried it again, got the same thing.  The digi-noise isn't really consistent (doesn't sound like the same glitches on repeat attempts).

So I gave up on that and tried a different transfer method (D8 > line-out > Extigy > SF 7.0) and it comes through with no problems.

Ideas?  Ways to test?  Help?!

 ??? ??? ???

Thanks,
Ryan

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: michael on June 11, 2004, 05:43:54 PM

maybe heads on the DA20??

good luck

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: Cooker on June 11, 2004, 05:52:59 PM

90m or 60?

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: olyrc on June 11, 2004, 05:53:42 PM

The tape in question is a dreaded 90m Sony DDS.

Neither deck has had a problem with a 90 before (but I know I should be sticking with 60s).

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: danmorgan on June 11, 2004, 06:22:39 PM

Quote from: michael on June 11, 2004, 05:43:54 PM

maybe heads on the DA20??

good luck

I'd say the same, considering the transfer was clean using the D8.

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: Stumptown Matt on June 11, 2004, 06:38:14 PM

I would say the alignment of one of the decks (probably the Sony) is off.  When this happens only the deck the tape was recorded on will play it correctly.

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: rustle on June 11, 2004, 07:00:29 PM

Quote from: wp420247 on June 11, 2004, 06:38:14 PM

I would say the alignment of one of the decks (probably the Sony) is off.  When this happens only the deck the tape was recorded on will play it correctly.

I think this is the correct answer. I had the same situation with my portable and studio DATs. Get the master transfered before you fix the portable :)

Peace,
 Russell

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: creekfreak on June 11, 2004, 10:01:52 PM

the first way was a digi transfer correct? buffer set to low?

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: jessedscott on June 12, 2004, 02:50:49 AM

Quote from: wp420247 on June 11, 2004, 06:38:14 PM

I would say the alignment of one of the decks (probably the Sony) is off.  When this happens only the deck the tape was recorded on will play it correctly.

I would agree with Matt here! By the way Matt, see you in Ptown next spring full time! My wife and I are moving back in May 05!

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: olyrc on June 14, 2004, 12:40:32 PM

Well, after two more shows last weekend, it looks like it is the D8.  Switched to Maxell tapes and there isn't as much static as the Sony tape, but it is still there if I play it back through the Tascam, but all tapes sound perfect through the D8.

Anyone have any idea on repair costs for a D8 alignment?

Cheers.

Title: Re: DAT static help
Post by: Chris K on June 14, 2004, 12:59:36 PM

call paul at pro-digital. i had the same problem about a year ago. he took care of it. i think it was $75

www.prodigitalinc.com