Nothing will last as a format.
DAT is dying.

Aside from the converters themselves, it will also be quite important how
you get the sound into electrical form to start with. What are you planning
on using for mics? What will you use as a preamp? What level of quality
are you trying to attain? How will you archive, the original recording or a
1:1 backup archive on CD/DVD/tape or whatever? Whatever you do it is best
to archive on a medium that has not had much use (for tape) and store it in
a well controlled environment. How portable does it need to be?

brotherdave

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