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I work with spoken word/oral histories all the time, and it is my recommendation that to make a digitized preservation copy/master, that it is done in real-time. I work with both reel-to-reel and cassettes, with speeds ranging from 15/16ths to 15ips. I believe there is a requirement to get the best quality from spoken word recordings. In fact, in terms of preservation work, real-time is the only way to go. I'm sorry, it may take longer, but it is worth it. Cheers Marie O'Connell Sound Archivist/Audio Engineer The Center For Oral History & Cultural Heritage The University Of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive #5175 Hattiesburg, MS, 39401-406 Ph: 601-266-6514 Fax: 601-266-6217 -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:22 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] 1/4" audio tape digitizing I am working with two libraries to digitize their audio content. The audio is now in quarter inch tape format for the most part. I understand that, for spoken word recordings where absolute top quality is not a requirement but digitization is, that there are 1/4" machines that play at higher than normal speed, making the process of transferring a great many tapes more cost-effective and less time-consuming. Could anyone recommend what these machines might be and how much time they save. I would also love help and a recommendation regarding the best organizations to work with if I have to outsource much of this work. Thank you, David Hoffman _www.thehoffmancollection.com_ (http://www.thehoffmancollection.com)