Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
Digital Audio Tape (DAT) was introduced in 1987 but proved to be a very expensive option, recording in digital rather than analogue, and was somewhat less popular than other recording formats. Nevertheless this material is still occasionally found in archive collections today. Over the years it has become increasingly difficult to access the content contained in Audio DAT but this is where TownsWeb Archiving’s specialist digitisation services can help. TWA use expert scanning technicians to capture and convert Audio DAT to digital. Tape formats have always been prone to deterioration, so converting this material is a prudent step towards protecting your material and safeguarding it from loss. It also primes it for online publishing and access, which can be achieved through our PastView platform.
Hear what our clients have to say about our digitisation services
For us, knowing that VHS tapes were degrading at such a rate, meant the loss of crucial, firsthand, eye witness testimony. This stressful fact was relieved whilst working with Townsweb who dealt with all aspects of this project with expertise, thought and care.
Curator
We are delighted with the results. Without TownsWeb Archiving’s services we could not have completed the work in time and on budget. Their staff have been nothing but approachable, helpful and attentive and I can strongly recommend their services.
Head of Digital
TownsWeb offered us a complete end-to-end service, from scanning and transcription, to web design and content management software. Their work was completed quickly and to a high standard, and we are extremely pleased with the results.
Exhibition and Display Officer
Capture the data within your DAT collection
Digital Audio Tape (DAT) was introduced in 1987 but proved to be a very expensive option, recording in digital rather than analogue, and was somewhat less popular than other recording formats. Nevertheless this material is still occasionally found in archive collections today. Over the years it has become increasingly difficult to access the content contained in Audio DAT but this is where TownsWeb Archiving’s specialist digitisation services can help. TWA use expert scanning technicians to capture and convert Audio DAT to digital. Tape formats have always been prone to deterioration, so converting this material is a prudent step towards protecting your material and safeguarding it from loss. It also primes it for online publishing and access, which can be achieved through our PastView platform.
Publish your DAT collection online
PastView is the perfect platform for publishing your DAT online, offering great potential for access and discovery. Manage and publish your collection with:
- Media Player: create engaging ways to discover your digitised and born-digital AV collections
- Item Metadata: assigning attributes to create an efficient collection structure
- Linked Relations: making the connections between your items that will broaden search results
- Digital Downloads: making select items uniquely accessible in order to generate revenue
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