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DISK MANAGEMENT
NOTES ABOUT ARCHIVING TO AUDIO DAT
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If your disk is quite large and has a lot of material on it, then larger tapes are recommended.
You will note, however, that if the tape runs out during the archive process, you will be
prompted to insert another tape. It is important, therefore, to set the tape length field to
match that of the actual tape you are using otherwise the archive process will go wrong.
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When archiving across several tapes, you must use blank DAT tapes that are rewound to
the very start of the tape when archiving. Failure to do so will cause problems. For example,
if you are using a 120 tape and have selected DAT 120 in the ARCHIVE TAPE LENGTH
field, but start it half way through the tape, the system will archive for a setting of DAT 120
(i.e. it is set to archive for two hours and then prompt you) but, of course, the tape will have
run out after an hour, the system will not know this and will continue to archive as though a
DAT 120 tape is being used.
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DAT180 tapes can be used but, because the tape is rather flimsy, please use with caution.
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Because DCC (digital compact cassette) and MiniDisk use data compression, although
you can appear to be archiving successfully to either of these two mediums, the restore will
fail. AKAI professional cannot be held responsible for the loss of data archived to DCC or
MiniDisk.
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When data is archived, data files (i.e. projects, libraries, etc.) are written several times to
the DAT tape to overcome the remote possibility of dropouts, tape damage, etc. (the audio
is only written once to the tape, however). Whilst every effort has been made to ensure
reliable archiving and restoring of data, copying to another disk is more reliable and is
therefore recommended. AKAI professional cannot be held responsible for data lost when
archiving to audio DAT.
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When data is archived to DAT, please ensure that the tape is stored carefully and in its
proper case.
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When large amounts of data are archived across several DAT tapes, try to keep all the
tapes together for a successful restore at a later date.
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Label the tapes carefully - it will make restoring them that much easier.
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It is a good idea to ‘write protect’ the DAT tape.
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Do not leave the tape anywhere where it may be ruined by accidental spillage of liquids.
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Do not leave the tape anywhere where it may be affected by dust.
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Do not leave the tape anywhere where it may be affected by adverse heat (i.e. in vehicles,
near to radiators or other such heaters, etc.).
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Do not leave DAT archives close to strong magnetic fields (high powered speakers, TV/
computer/video monitors, etc.).
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