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That tiny spur no one noticed: Unexpected results found when digitising audio recordings

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  • Cavaglieri, Stefano S.

    (Swiss National Library, Swiss National Sound Archives, Via Soldino 9, Switzerland)

  • Franzoso, Gabriele

    (Swiss National Library, Swiss National Sound Archives, Via Soldino 9, Switzerland)

Abstract

When digitising an analogue audio recording, audio archivists adhere strictly to the recommendations compiled by bodies specialised in audio preservation; entrust the original sound documents to the hands of well-trained preservation engineers; use the best, optimally calibrated, transfer equipment; and listen carefully to the result of the transfer. To gauge the quality of the work in progress, archivists rely on a number of graphic aids. Perhaps understandably, these visual tools are usually focused within the boundaries of the audio signal; however, by extending the fields and methods of measurement, it is possible to make some interesting — and sometimes even alarming — discoveries. As this case study demonstrates, no one can be 100 per cent insulated against this.

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  • Cavaglieri, Stefano S. & Franzoso, Gabriele, 2021. "That tiny spur no one noticed: Unexpected results found when digitising audio recordings," Journal of Digital Media Management, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 9(4), pages 337-347, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jdmm00:y:2021:v:9:i:4:p:337-347
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    Keywords

    Audio digitisation; cultural heritage; sampling rate; interference; ethics;
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    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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