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Title: DATA CONVERSION


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DATA CONVERSION
  • Transfer from old media to new

2
What is data?
  • Distinct pieces of information stored on a
    medium.
  • Can be either analog or digital.
  • Requires an interface device to read and/or write
    to the medium.

3
What is wrong with old?
  • Older media can not be accessed easily and
    readily by todays technology.
  • Some older data mediums can deteriorate over
    time.
  • Devices designed to read from older mediums break
    down over time and become difficult to repair as
    replacement parts become scarce.
  • Support for old devices and media is not given or
    available from the manufacturer.

4
What were covering today
  • LP / Tape to MP3
  • Floppy to CD
  • VHS to DVD
  • Open to questions about media people want to copy

5
LP to MP3
  1. Hook up to PC via Stereo Jack
  2. Adapter may be required from RCA to Stereo Jack
  3. Go through stereo receiver before PC

6
Tape to MP3
  1. Hook up to PC via Stereo Jack
  2. Adapter may be required from larger 1mm Stereo
    Jack

7
Audacity
  • Freeware audio editor and recorder.
  • Able to run from flash drive.
  • Splits tracks while recording.
  • Save files as MP3 or WAV
  • Get at www.audacity.sourceforge.net
  • Demonstration Later

8
Copy Floppy to CD
  • Use internal Floppy Drive
  • Or use Ext. USB Floppy Drive
  • Have updated Antivirus to scan for possible
    infections (as old as they may be)

9
VHS to DVD
  • Video Capture Card
  • Ext. USB Capture Device
  • Video card with VIVO
  • Use capture software included with device

10
Freemake Video Converter
  • Freeware video and audio converter.
  • Converts most video or audio formats.
  • Writes directly to DVD or Blu-Ray.
  • Convert files for YouTube or Facebook upload.
  • Convert to iPod or Android file formats.
  • Get at www.freemake.com
  • Demonstration Later

11
Media Transfer kits
  • Tape deck to USB
  • Record to USB
  • Conversion process is fully automated
  • More expensive

12
Live Demonstration
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