There are many forms of data ranging from simple word processing to complicated video codecs. Each form of data carries with it, it’s own set of problems when it comes to reading it or converting it to a newer more useable form of data. We strive to find the best and most effective path to breath new useable life into old data formats and make it work in today’s technology while preserving it’s upgraded information...
Read MoreFinally a digital audio recording format that was truly portable. Though other attempts were previously tried, it wasn’t until the DAT Recorder came along that the devices became small enough and high quality enough to be used in professional applications. Because of the widespread acceptance of this format professionally, many masters and on-location recordings were captured on the DAT format. The importance of DAT for a...
Read MoreBeta-VHS-8mm Video Transfers There came a time in history when the commercial Reel to Reel Video recorder was not an acceptable video format for home users who wanted a way to record their favorite TV shows and movies. Sony was the first to the table with a solution… They called it Alpha… Not long into the research of Alpha did they find that the design was unacceptable for their desired product outcome… They...
Read MoreMedia Preserve has specialized in preserving Audio and Video media formats for the past 40 years. Although technology has changed, the one thing that has remain constant is change and that change has come at a price. The audio and video media that some may think was a form of preservation of memories and important information has been on a constant downhill progression of degradation. This erosion of the most important elements of...
Read More8 Track Audio Tape Transfers Though unlikely many people have this format of audio still laying around, there is the possibility that someone might have important information on an 8 Track tape because this format was in the public as a recordable format which means there may be some tape with information worth converting to a new media format. Converting your 8 Track tapes to digital audio is as simple as sending your tapes to Media...
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