First, do your results sound OK? Is there any way to verify the master copy sounds similar?
I've had to do the same job back when there wasn't 'hi-res' digital (44.1/48k only) - I played it dbl. speed, re-recorded it at 15 IPS and played back/Xferred @ 7 1/2 - fun times!
I think it should be fine using your method - shy of having the proper R to R for Xfer, once digitized properly, dropping the SR to 1/2 should be one of the least invasive methods.
If it's a high profile project with an appropriate budget, I'd find the right machine (and in good working order) but if not, your method should be fine...
My .02 c
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Originally Posted by MessianicDreams  Hi guys, not too sure which forum to post this in, but here goes anyway:
A client has asked us to digitize a bunch of 1/4" tape. The only issue is the tapes was recorded at 3 3/4 IPS, and our Otari MTR-12 only goes down to 7.5 IPS. What I've done as a test is recorded the audio in at 88.2kHz and played it back at 44.1kHz, there-by halving the playback speed.
Is there any issues in doing this? I'm having a hard time judging if there's much quality loss as I have no idea what the tapes *should* sound like - the mixes on them aren't great (pretty low-fi) and I'm worried how much my method is degrading the audio..
If anyone has any useful tips, pointers or comments, please feel free 
thanks!
MD |