Oh, Will the six hour mode work OK without really noticing what this extra
error will bring? I suppose the one thing is it will convert the audio in
to a video signal so that all VCR's will record it. I kind of like the idea
of having track markers, but how that really can be implemented, I'm not
sure, but the four track cassette players usually have tones audible in
rewind/fastforward modes that may be able to be counted automatically, if
something supported that.
At 02:22 PM 7/29/01 -0600, you wrote:
>
> Brent Harding asked about PCM adapters, and the discussion went off in
other directions. In the interest of historical accuracy a few points
might help Brent and anyone else wanting to do something like this.
>
> 1. PCM adapters do exist, but they are antiques. I have a number of
them: Anyone interested in a PCM 10? How about an F1 or 500? I'll keep my
600s, thank you.
>
> 2. The A/D and D/A is unimpressive by 21st Century standards. The 600s
have S/PDIF I/O, so they are more usable.
>
> 3. VHS at SLP (6-Hour speed) yields many PCM uncorrectable errors so
there is much interpolation. Beta is better, but who has it anymore?
>
> 4. VHS Hi-Fi is not digital and is usually implemented poorly for
critical recording in all but really expensive pro decks.
>
> 5. Sony made an 8mm video deck many years ago that directly implemented
PCM audio recording as an optional mode, yielding a very long unattended
recording and play time.
>
> 6. Any linear-access recording medium is a bear for finding things.
Hence auto-locators and time code on pro decks.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Gary
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