I have all that. The VHS to DVD machine cost me a lot, as my $50 one from Walmart years ago started eating tapes. I might tear it down someday, but I don't think I'll ever have the time. I also have a restored Pioneer 8-track tape player and a restored Pioneer reel-to-reel player, along with tons of tapes that still play fine. I am in the process of copying all the old tapes to the computer to remove the tape hiss and restore the high frequencies.
Yes, I am obsessed with keeping all my recordings safe. I have a stereo cassette tape recording of a family musical event from 1974. On the computer through my stereo and big Mitsubishi speakers, it sounds like everyone is playing right in front of me live. I made CDs years ago for my relatives and put some of the individual cuts on a personal website so friends and family online can listen to them.
Also, when I go to concerts, I have an old PDA that can record up to four hours. I have some good programs that I have copied to my computer. I also have recordings of some relatives who are no longer alive talking about genealogy and gossiping in general. Great to have for history.
I have all that. The VHS to DVD machine cost me a lot, as my $50 one from Walmart years ago started eating tapes. I might tear it down someday, but I don't think I'll ever have the time. I also have a restored Pioneer 8-track tape player and a restored Pioneer reel-to-reel player, along with tons of tapes that still play fine. I am in the process of copying all the old tapes to the computer to remove the tape hiss and restore the high frequencies.
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Yes, I am obsessed with keeping all my recordings safe. I have a stereo cassette tape recording of a family musical event from 1974. On the computer through my stereo and big Mitsubishi speakers, it sounds like everyone is playing right in front of me live. I made CDs years ago for my relatives and put some of the individual cuts on a personal website so friends and family online can listen to them.
Also, when I go to concerts, I have an old PDA that can record up to four hours. I have some good programs that I have copied to my computer. I also have recordings of some relatives who are no longer alive talking about genealogy and gossiping in general. Great to have for history.