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<DIV><FONT size=3>Hi Chris:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Excellent summary! I can only add that what you
describe applies to all non-broadcast formats. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>And yes, an "optical TBC" can be a surprisingly good device
and can even be equipped with a mirror for noise reduction! I first
learned that when transferring 1/2" pre-EIAJ to quad in about 1969.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Don Norwood<BR>Digitrak Communications, Inc.<BR><A
href="http://www.digitrakcom.com">www.digitrakcom.com</A></FONT></DIV>
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<A title=Chill315@aol.com href="mailto:Chill315@aol.com">Chill315@aol.com</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=quadlist@quadvideotapegroup.com
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, December 13, 2011 8:35
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [QuadList] What to do with 1/2
inch tapes and proc amps</DIV>
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<DIV>This is a good discussion regarding 1/2 inch tapes. I hope I
do not get too verbose with this answer.</DIV>
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