Manual adjusting azimuth, looking at both tracks, selecting L/R or sum 
(and not always 1:1 sum) produces more controllable and generally better 
results than even a transcriber. Of course, if you have the high-end 
forensic unit, use that. I think Wes Dooley has one.

I explained the details of my process in the ARSC paper at the 50th in 
Bloomington.

See my other post for some of the post processing. Did I mention 
reversing it? That works well in RX.

Richard




On 2018-06-21 12:43 AM, Corey Bailey wrote:
> One thing I wanted to point out about the rehousing of Microcassette 
> tapes into regular cassette shells and then playing them back on a 
> regular cassette player is that all of the Microcassetts that I have 
> come across have been Mono. Playing them back on a regular cassette 
> machine generates a stereo file. Not the optimum IMHO. And yes, I 
> understand that I may be splitting hair strands here but here is what I do:
> 
> For regular playback, I use a transcribing machine which (IMHO again) 
> has a slightly better transport than the portable recorder/players. If I 
> have to rehouse a Microcassette, I will use a good quality standard size 
> shell and play it on a Marantz Model 221 (I have two). The 221 has two 
> advantages: It's the same format (Mono) and will play at half speed.
> 
> So,
> 
> Although Dan Gediman appears to be headed in the right direction, He may 
> have been a bit unfortunate in his choice of playback decks if David 
> Breneman is correct. Other than that possible stumble, Dan has received 
> some excellent advice from the list members.
> 
> My $0.02
> 
> Corey
> 
> Corey Bailey Audio Engineering
> www.baileyzone.net
> 
> On 6/20/2018 3:37 PM, Eli Bildirici wrote:
>> There was a discussion about this fairly recently. IIRC the 
>> recommendation for capture was rehousing in regular sized shells and 
>> playing back with a recommended deck (e.g. Tascam 122 Mk3, various 
>> Nakamichis inc. the famed Dragon, etc)
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> From: Dan Gediman <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 05:49 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: [ARSCLIST] Processing micro cassette audio using iZotope RX5
>>
>>> Oh great hive-mind of ARSC,
>>>
>>> I need your wisdom again. I had previously mentioned that I have to 
>>> digitally dub some micro cassettes. Today I got a GE model from Ebay 
>>> and have started messing around with these interview tapes that were 
>>> recorded by a journalist colleague some years ago. I have access to 
>>> IZotope RX5 and have started applying its various modules to try and 
>>> make the audio more intelligible (my goal is to be able to broadcast 
>>> excerpts from the results in a radio documentary). I am using it in 
>>> stand-alone mode. Do you have any suggestions for which RX modules to 
>>> use, in what order, and with what settings? I have so far 
>>> experimented with the De-Noise and Corrective EQ modules, but there 
>>> are many presets and other variables in each. I’m hardly a power user 
>>> so I would appreciate any tricks of the trade any of you would be 
>>> willing to impart.
>>>
>>> With enormous gratitude,
>>> Dan
>>>
>>> Dan Gediman • Executive Director • This I Believe, Inc.
>>> 502 259-9889 • 502 259-9890 fax
>>> www.thisibelieve.org
> 
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