[78-L] Article in the Boston Globe on Audio Preservation

[Joel Bresler]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2014/04/05/pushing-back-silence-new-technolo
gy-and-battle-save-old-recordings/8ccQ3EPHdc7TI6GnxK8QtM/story.html

Focuses on using imaging (the IRENE system) to play recordings. Also the
Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover. 

I am no expert, but thought the author did a generally nice job. One area
that left me (and perhaps other readers) confused had to do with exactly
WHICH recording formats are at risk over time. Stored properly, aren't 78s
good for nearly forever? How about LPs? Acetates? Cylinders? I know tapes
are a problem, both cassette and reel-to-reel. And clearly wire recordings
are problematic, too. 

You comments welcome. 

Thanks in advance, 

Joel


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