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SPECIFICATION FOR INPUT MEDIA
The following formats can be accepted by BY THE BAY MEDIA as inputs for mastering
· Digital Master Tape ¾" U-Matic 1630
Recorded information can be audio or data
44.1 KHz sampling rate
SMPTE continual time code on Aux, channel 2, standard format hrs: mins: secs: frames
Frame log (PQ code) of track start and end times on AUX, channel 1, within first 15 seconds
A printed PQ sheet must be provided.
· Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
Recorded information can be audio only
44.1 KHz sampling rate
SMPTE continual time code
A printed PQ sheet must be provided.
Start and end of each track must be marked with ID (indices)
Recording to be made with "emphasis off"
Music must start only after 20 seconds (preferential to use mew DAT for each mastering job)
· Compact Disc
Discs should be in best possible condition, scratch and dust free.
· CD-R
CD-Rs can be regular 74minute/650 mb or single CD-R size.
Discs should be in best possible condition. Scratch and dust free.
The CD-R can have its information recorded either "single" or "multi" session (if "multi session" this must be noted on the CD-R box itself and on the purchase order.
Please supply written DDP code for each CD-R.