Re-Digitizing my Diamond Discs

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Re-Digitizing my Diamond Discs

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In the past, I used an Archivette microphone to digitize Diamond Disc records. I cut a hole in the Edison horn and installed the mic right behind the reproducer.

The sound was 'OK', but seemed muted compared to what came out of the horn. I just brought home some electronic stuff, including a couple 'dynamic' microphones and thought I'd experiment a little. I placed a microphone at the mouth of the horn and recorded that way. I think the sound is much better. Now I have to digitize my Diamond Discs all over again!

Here are some of the new recordings:

http://pdx78s.cdbpdx.com/EDD/

I think these are much better.

Cliff
Cliff's Vintage Music Shoppe, Castle Rock, WA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIz_IpaVrW8

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Re: Re-Digitizing my Diamond Discs

Post by audiophile102 »

Sounds really great. I have a computer so all I need is a good microphone. My favorite selection is Not-Yet Suzette. Fun music.
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