[peel] Re: New Tape Collection - Hinton Box, 1978-80

[RobF]

Roger Carruthers of this Parish once digitised an old reel to reel for me
(non-Peel), although this was a few years back so I don't know if he still
has access to the equipment?

On 22 February 2012 10:01, chuckywuckyuk <mikepratt@...> wrote:

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> --- In peel@yahoogroups.com, colin bray <colinbray@...> wrote:
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> > Dear all,
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> > I have been given a collection of 48 c90 cassettes from 1978-80. The
> cassettes are unmarked with dates but it appears each one represents a 90
> minute compilation from a particular show. Unfortunately there is very
> little Peel, limited as he is to occasional track outros.
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> > The tapes are especially strong on punk and post-punk tunes and the
> sound quality (at least of those I've heard so far) is moderate. I was able
> to fairly confidently date the first tape from the session and other tunes
> – and it was not previously available to the group.
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> > Brian Hinton has told me he also has a smaller number of cassettes from
> the 80's so these may see the light of day at a later date.
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> > In the meantime, the wonderful Steve TK has kindly offered to share and
> create wiki entries but may need your help in identifying some of the
> tracks.
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> > Finally, Brian co-edits a music e-zine called `Stick It In Your Ear'
> which includes articles of likely interest to us:
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> > http://www.siiye.co.uk/
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> > He has asked if someone from the group would be interested to write an
> article about the wiki and Peel for the zine. Is this something you would
> be interested in, Ken? An article may flush out more tape hoarders –
> talking to Brian he knows somebody who has good quality reel-to-reel tapes
> of late 60s sessions who may be willing to share. Discussions are ongoing
> about this. If anyone has the ability to play/digitise reel-to-reel tape
> could they let me know.
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> > I hope to digitise a couple of shows a week so it will take a few months
> to get through the collection. Normal service will largely be suspended for
> the 500 Box during this time.
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> > Big thanks to Steve TK as ever for his continued editing, sharing and
> wiki entries.
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> > Colin.
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> The reel tapes are better digitised from the original machine that
> recorded them, if the person in question still has it ?
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> The way I would go is to use a sony rh1 minidisc to make md copies in real
> time. The beauty of the RH1 is that you can then digitise the minidisc
> direct to a pc to wav and then mp3 or flac (not in real time)
> If you get my meaning. I would be happy to help but I am up in t' north !
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> Mike P
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