Media Preservation
The Media Preservation program at the Carl Albert Center Archives; resources on the long-term care of film, video, and audio materials.
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We maintain audiovisual reformatting stations within the Archives locations at the Carl Albert Center. Our goal is to provide long-term care to film, video, and audio materials. Below is a list of our transfer stations with detailed technical information, including hardware and software. Professional preservation links offer helpful resources for students and staff.
Audio Transfer Lab (Monnet Hall)
- Capture Computer: Apple Mac Pro (2013) Quad-Core Intel Xeon E5 (spec)
- Audio Mixer: Soundcraft EPM8 10-channel
- FireWire Interface: MOTU Audio Express 6×6
- Ingest: Blackmagic Design Mini Analog to SDI
- Ingest: Canopus ADVC110 Bi-Directional
- 1/4″ Magnetic Tape Player: AKAI 1730-SS
- Audio Cassette: Sony Professional TC-WE305
- Phonodisc: Audio Technica AT-PL50
- Software: Adobe Audition/Media Encoder
- Controller/Switcher: Sony FXE-120 Edit (backup)
Video Transfer Lab (Monnet Hall)
- Capture Computer: Apple Mac Pro (2)
- Ingest: Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro 4K
- Ingest: Blackmagic Design Mini Converter
- Edit Controller – Ampex TRC-6 NTSC (VTR Connections)
- TBC Encoder/Decoder – Leitch DPS-290
- 1″ Video Production Recorder/Player – Ampex VPR-80 – Using the machine in-house (settings)
- ¾” Video Player: Sony VTR U-Matic VO-5800
- Betamax Player: Sony Hi-Fi SL-HF300
- Hi-8 Player: Sony EV-C200
- HDV Player: Panasonic DMR-ES30V
- DVC Player: Sony DSR-30
- VCR Player: Sony Hi-Fi SLV-N900
- Software: Adobe Premiere Pro/ Encoder (2)
Motion Picture Film Scanning Lab (Monnet Hall)
- Capture Computer: Windows Intel Core i7-12700
- Grading Computer: Windows 10 Intel Core i7-8700 @ 3.70GHz
- Scanner: Filmfabriek HDS+ [8mm, s8, 16mm, S16, 9.5mm]
- Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2 Studio
- Software: Cine2Digits version 3.6.3
Audio Transfer Lab (Burton Hall)
- Capture Computer: Apple Mac Pro
- Ingest: Blackmagic Design Mini Analog to SDI
- Ingest: Promatch Converter Rolls MB15B
- 1/4″ Magnetic Tape Player: Otari MX5050-B112
- 1/4″ Magnetic Tape Player: Teac X-300
- Audio Cassette: Tascam 202 MK-II
- Software: Adobe Audition/Media Encoder
- Controller/Switcher: Sony FXE-120 Edit (backup)
Video Transfer Lab (Burton Hall)
- Capture Computer: Intel Core i7-4770S
- Capture Computer: Apple Mac Pro
- Ingest: Blackmagic Design Mini Analog to SDI
- Ingest: Promatch Converter Rolls MB15B
- 1” Video Player: Ampex VPR-80 NTSC
- ¾” Video Player: Sony VTR U-Matic VO-5800
- Beta SP: Ampex CVR-75
- DVC Player: Sony DSR-30
- Beta Hi-Fi Sl-HF300
- VCR Player: Sony Hi-Fi SLV-N900
- Betamax Player: Sony Hi-Fi SL-HF300
- Hi-8 Player: Sony EV-C200
- HDV Player: Panasonic DMR-ES30V
- Software: Adobe Premiere Pro/ Encoder (2)
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Media Stations
Audio
Film
Video
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