New Member - Not The First Time This Has Been Asked?

[isector100]

Thanks Stuart,

That seems a good approach. Hoping to get things started over the weekend. I'll let you know how things go.

Paul

--- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "Stuart" <stuartb@...> wrote:
>
> Paul
> 
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> 
> You could initially concentrate on the shows which have not already been
> shared and then on the ones which have been shared, but where you consider
> that your copy is more complete or has better sound. 
> 
>  
> 
> I see that your 1993 shows that you have mentioned have not been shared
> previously, while for some later years, especially 2002-2004, most of the
> shows have already been shared in high quality, and you might be as well
> downloading these than ripping them.
> 
>  
> 
> The 500 Box still has to be completed, there is a spreadsheet around
> somewhere listing those which are intended to be shared.
> 
>  
> 
> Stuart
> 
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> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: peel@yahoogroups.com [mailto:peel@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> isector100
> Sent: 06 July 2010 23:20
> To: peel@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [peel] Re: New Member - Not The First Time This Has Been Asked?
> 
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> 
>   
> 
> Stuart
> 
> Thanks. The external drive might be the better bet in the end. Probably best
> to get started first and then worry space once I've got something worth
> keeping.
> 
> I've a few tapes from 1991 but I really started taping in 1992 and then
> carried on through to 2004. The number of individual tapes for any one year
> can vary quite a lot.
> 
> I really don't know how many full shows in total. I've just been listening
> to some tapes from the start of 1993 and I've got complete shows for the
> 14th, 15th, 28th and 29th of May, but only partial shows for the 7th, 22nd
> for example. All the tapes include John's links etc.
> 
> I suspect that there's a lot of shows where I've just got 90 minutes worth
> and a number with just 45.
> 
> Completing Ken Garner's recent survey made me realize that I should probably
> start to think about transferring these tapes onto something more permanent.
> Although it's not going to be a trivial job!
> 
> Paul
> 
> --- In peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> , "Stuart"
> <stuartb@> wrote:
> >
> > Paul
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Well the Audacity files would take up over 1GB but a 192kpbs Joint Stereo
> > mp3 would be nearer 130Mb for a C90. You could just delete the Audacity
> > files once you've mp3'ed each tape. So even with 700 tapes that would
> easily
> > fit onto a laptop (around 100 Gb). 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > A 1Tb external HDD isn't that expensive and could accommodate the lot.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Out of interest, are these tapes complete shows? And what years do they
> > cover? 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Stuart
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > _____ 
> > 
> > From: peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
> > isector100
> > Sent: 06 July 2010 22:19
> > To: peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> 
> > Subject: [peel] Re: New Member - Not The First Time This Has Been Asked?
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Hi Stuart,
> > 
> > Thanks, doesn't sound as complicated as I thought!
> > 
> > I'm using a laptop rather than a PC, will this affect the quality of the
> > sound card? The laptop is less than 12 months old.
> > 
> > (Sorry if this is a stupid question), but what sort of size of file will a
> > c90 tape produce? I've got quite a lot of tapes (over 700 I think) and I
> > wondered how much space might be needed.
> > 
> > Paul
> > 
> > --- In peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> , "Stuart"
> > <stuartb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Paul
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Welcome to the group!
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Starting with the source end of the conversion chain..
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I assume you still have a decent Cassette Recorder! If not, then there
> are
> > > plenty available on eBay, I got a great condition Nakamichi which has
> > pitch
> > > control and easily adjustable azimuth.
> > > 
> > > If you are still using your original machine which you used to record
> your
> > > tapes then there is every likelihood that they will play back OK without
> > > fiddling with anything. 
> > > 
> > > If playing back on a different machine then there are certain things you
> > > need to do to ensure good sound quality.
> > > 
> > > By far the most important is to make sure the playback azimuth is spot
> on,
> > > or the sound will be shushy and mufffly. For this you will need to be
> able
> > > to access the azimuth control. Some decks have an azimuth knob but for
> > most
> > > it involves removing the cassette door and using a small screwdriver to
> > > adjust the head angle until the treble content sounds clearest. Do a
> > Google
> > > search for further info and pictures.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I also tend to keep Dolby off on playback, there is nothing worse than a
> > > mistracking Dolby. This is very important as it is exceptionally
> difficult
> > > to compensate for digitally.
> > > 
> > > Pitch control is useful on a deck though rare, though at least this can
> > also
> > > be altered in software afterwards. There are quite a few shared tapes
> out
> > > there where JP's voice is audibly fast or slow!
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Now that the most important bit is sorted, you will then need a twin
> phono
> > > to 3.5mm stereo jack to connect the cassette recorder to your sound card
> > on
> > > a PC or Mac. Best results will be gained if you have a proper sound
> card,
> > > though for cassette recordings then most onboard motherboard sound will
> > also
> > > be fine.
> > > 
> > > I use Audacity software (the latest beta) to record with. This allows
> you
> > to
> > > choose which audio channels on your PC will be recorded, you want Line
> In
> > if
> > > available, or What You Hear making sure that any microphones and other
> > > Windows sound schemes are disabled. A test recording should be made
> making
> > > sure that the sound level meters on Audacity don't rise into the
> clipping
> > > zone (0dB on the bar meters or +/-1 on the trace).
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Then just press play on the tape player and record on the Audacity
> > software.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Audacity will record in its own lossless format and these recordings can
> > be
> > > edited, cut and pasted etc. You can also export to mp3 (you will need to
> > > download the mp3 dll separately to enable this) and I suggest a minimum
> of
> > > 192kbps recording quality. It will also encode into flac which is
> another
> > > lossless format, though iPods will not be able to play these files back.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Then, should you wish to share the results then you can upload the files
> > to
> > > a site such as Mediafire, let us know through the Mailing List and
> update
> > > the pages on the Wiki if you can date the show.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I know I've not gone into any great detail in any of the above steps but
> > > just do a Google Search for anything you're stuck on or get back to the
> > > group!
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Stuart 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > _____ 
> > > 
> > > From: peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
> > > isector100
> > > Sent: 06 July 2010 19:44
> > > To: peel@yahoogroups.com <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com>
> <mailto:peel%40yahoogroups.com> 
> > > Subject: [peel] New Member - Not The First Time This Has Been Asked?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Hi All,
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Just joined the group. I've started to listen again to my J P Show
> > cassette
> > > tapes and found you via the John Peel Wiki. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > I'm sure this is not the first time this has been asked, but can someone
> > > point me in the direction of help / guidance on making digital copies of
> > my
> > > tapes. I'm aware that cassette tape recordings don't last forever and I
> > > would like to be able to help preserve what I've got if possible. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Paul
> > >
> >
>