Audio Tape Transfer Service /DVD-RAM Data Transfer

DVD-RAM Data Transfer

DVD-RAM disk in a driveBetween 1999 and 2003, DVD-RAM cartridges emerged as a cost-effective, high-capacity data storage option prior to the widespread adoption of USB technology. These cartridges utilized either SCSI or IDE interfaces. Functioning akin to hard drives, DVD-RAM allowed for easy data writing and erasing using phase-change technology, contrasting with write-once CDRs or CD-RWs requiring specialized software. Mounted directly on the desktop, the format facilitated straightforward usage. With visible spiral sector markers on the disk, DVD-RAM resembled large MiniDiscs, supporting repeated writing and erasing. Housed within cartridges or caddies, the single or double sided disks were shielded from fingerprints and dust. While some cartridges enabled disk removal for compatibility with standard optical drives, others did not. DVD-RAM drives featured square-shaped trays and accommodated capacities of either 4.7GB or 5.2GB per side, similar to cassette tapes or manually flipped DVD movie disks. However, the format diminished by 2004 with the rise of external USB hard drives and flash storage. A number of companies such as Maxell, Memorex, Panasonic, FujiFilm, HHB and TDK manufactured disks. Enclosed in plastic cases with retractable metal doors similar to MiniDisc, DVD-RAM disks safeguarded against dust, fingerprints and scratches which could render them unreadable. Their popularity in the photo and video industry from around 1995 to 2003 was overshadowed by the rapid emergence of USB flash drives offering faster read/write speeds and greater convenience. As a result, DVD-RAM's relatively brief period of use may render it an unfamiliar or unrecognized media format for many.

We specialize the the transfer and retrieval of files for the Tascam MX-2424 Hard Disk Recorder DVD-RAM disks, Mac OS HFS+ formatted DVD-RAM disks created in Mac OS 8.6, OS9.x, and OSX 10.0.x to 10.5.x but should also be able to read Windows/FAT32 and UFD DVD-RAM disks. If you have a Pro Tools session on a disk we can retrieve it and convert the SD2 files to .wav for use in a modern DAW.

They may be labeled with a part number:

a variety DVD-RAM disks including Maxell, Panasonic, FujiFilm, Memorex, Verbatim and TDK

Maxell

  • VD-RM52F
  • VD-RAM47F
  • VD-RAM95F

Panasonic:

  • LM-HA47
  • LM-HA52
  • LM-HA94
  • LM-HB47V
  • LM-HB52V
  • LM-HB95V
  • LM-DA47
  • LM-DA52
  • LM-DA95

TDK

  • DVD-RAM47DY1
  • DVD-RAM52DY1
  • DVD-RAM95DY1

Verbatim

  • DataLifePlus

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Why Choose Deep Signal Studios?

  • File conversion work and tape transfers can be tedious and frustrating. Your time as an artist is better spent working on your music and mixes on a platform you know.
  • All work is completed by certified engineers with over 20 years experience with DAWs, MIDI sequencers, notation software, synthesizers, samplers, and tape machines. We have comprehensive knowledge about everything that has come and gone, as well as all current and emerging platforms.
  • Services are performed by native English speakers in the recording capital of the world, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Your files are secure. All work is performed in-house and in strict confidentiality. Client files are archived for 30-days upon completion of the project, and promptly destroyed thereafter.