DATA CONVERSION

Transfer from old media to new

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.

What is wrong with old?

• Older media can not be accessed easily and readily by today’s 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.

What were covering today

• LP / Tape to MP3

• Floppy to CD

• VHS to DVD

• Open to questions about media people want to copy

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

Tape to MP3

1) Hook up to PC via Stereo Jack

2) Adapter may be required from larger 1mm Stereo Jack

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

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)

VHS to DVD

• Video Capture Card

• Ext. USB Capture Device

• Video card with VIVO

• Use capture software included with device

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

Media Transfer kits

• Tape deck to USB

• Record to USB

• Conversion process is fully automated

• More expensive

Live Demonstration