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Originally Posted by ggegan  Except that it's an obsolete format that utilizes out-of-production hardware. |
Like tape?
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Better to use an LTO for a tape archive. It is more universal, plus you can get all the files for the entire show on one tape. If that worries you, make two.
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It's not for archive. It's for transfer when the mix comes in from the audio facility. Way less hassle to sync a DA88/98 machine to an SR deck than it is to book an edit suite with an operator, import, line it up and then lay back. More cost effective too. Cheaper to book a tape room transfer than an edit suite session.
As long as the decks are maintained, like any deck, the obsolescence of the format should not be a problem.
Both options work well.... whatever works for your specific situation I guess.