Re: [ARSCLIST] Microcassettes

[Richard Warren <richard.warren@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Brenda and ARSC folks,

At HSR we have a Panasonic RR-830 STANDARD audiocassette machine with 
VSC, and I remember when buying it that there was a similar model for 
microcassettes. These models have VSC standard and are stand-alone 
with amp, speaker, and headphone out, handy and small for reviewing. 
I think there may also have been footpedal controls available but am 
not certain. I have no idea about current availability, but there 
could be used units around.

Best wishes, Richard

At 10:46 AM 1/11/2007, you wrote:
> We've begun to receive some interviews on microcassettes, so I'm looking
> for advice on playback machines. Our immediate goal is to review the
> material on the microcassettes for content and sound quality and make a
> serviceable reference copy.  As far as I can tell, most machines do not
> have an output, other than a headphone jack. We do not foresee using the
> playback machine for either recording or transcribing; however, if the
> transcription machines offer better quality sound and have an output,
> then perhaps that is what we should consider.
>
>
>
> Just as an FYI, I've already spoken to Richard Hess about his process
> for transferring microcassettes, and certainly for long term
> preservation we will consider other options. But at the moment, we just
> need to be able to evaluate the content.
>
>
>
> Thanks-
>
> Brenda
>
>
>
> Brenda Nelson-Strauss
>
> Head of Collections
>
> Archives of African American Music and Culture
>
> Indiana University
>
> Smith Research Center, Suite 180
>
> Bloomington, IN 47408
>
> 812-855-7530
>
> bnelsons@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> www.indiana.edu/~aaamc
>
> www.blackgrooves.org