"Save Our Sounds" on the History Channel (Wednesday, March 12)

Save Our History series: "Save Our Sounds" on TV (you'll have to scroll down & look to the right under the heading "Related TV Programs")

I saw this a couple months ago and it was very informative. One interesting thing was their choice of archiving equipment. I saw a Nagra (sp?) tape deck, computers using 96/24 encoding software, Denon turntables (99.9% sure of that) and Technics SL-1200 turntables with Stanton cartridges. The archivists also discussed which stylus they used for which record, and how much de-clicking would be employed.

Very good stuff--watch or program your VCR (I think it will also be on at 12:00PM that same day).

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Thank heavens. I really wanted to catch this the 1st time around, but the H channel wasn't available. Now it is.

Let's "BUMP" this thread closer to the March date so we don't forget. A lot of us missed it.

 

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Save Our Sounds

The Library of Congress, Recorded Sound Reference Center

SoundPortraits.org This page has a 1949 recording of 101 year old ex-slave Fountain Hughes. It's amazing to hear the voice of someone born in 1848 and was a victim of and witness to American Slavery. Also see this page.

 

Yes, if you haven't yet seen this show be sure to catch it next time!

 

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Just to remind everyone, this special is on the History Channel twice tomorrow, March 12th. It is on at 12 noon EST and 6PM EST.

Set those VCR's!

 

Too bad we're cableless...

 

Good catch! I missed this the first time around. Now I can set up the VCR and watch it later.

 

Is this the one with Mickey Hart? I've been meaning to catch it

 

Thanks. I'll make sure this isn't missed by me for a second time.

 

Same here.
I don't miss cable much except when shows like this air.
However, one can buy the video for $25, which is about half a month's worth of cable these days.
Dan C

 

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