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Convention Paper

Audio Restoration and Transfer Technology

Authors: Owen, Tom

AES Convention 68 · Paper 1737 · March 1981

Abstract

This paper discusses the application of today's technology to the retrieval and restoration/preservation of audio sources. It outlines the technical growth of the recording industry, as well as its parallel industries (plating, cutting, and pressing), a thorough understanding of which is necessary for competent restoration work. Restoration equipment, the use of spectrum analyzers, voice identifications, and digital techniques of restoration are discussed.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 68
AES Convention
68
Paper number
1737
Publication date
March 6, 1981
Affiliation
Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper