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This page contains excerpts, in the form of downloadable MP3 files, demonstrating the sound of different transfer techniques for LP and 78 rpm disks. With this first sample, the Lp source was sent directly to a CD recorder with no further processing. In this case, none was needed, as the source was an audiophile-quality LP from 1979, "Horn of Plenty". This is an example of just how good a properly reproduced LP can sound, as is. Download: In A Sentimental Mood.mp3 This is a 1.1 MB stereo file. |
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A noisy LP, transferred in
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Mendelssohn on a 78 rpm disk:These samples are from a British 78 from the 1930's. Webster Booth (tenor) is accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Warwick Braithwaite, in "If with all your hearts" from Mendelssohn's oratorio, Elijah. The first sample is the record as is, played back accurately but without any noise reduction. This is a good sounding recording for its time, but as usual, the shellac 78 RPM disc has a lot of surface noise.
Download: Elijah1.mp3 no noise reduction The next sample is the same excerpt after a thorough noise reduction treatment.
Download: Elijah2.mp3 noise reduced version The final sample is the complete recording of the aria, with noise reduction the same as in the previous sample. At about 3 MB, this file is rather large for downloading via dialup, but those with a broadband web connection will have the opportunity to hear all of this example of the classic english oratorio style, performed by a singer who really knew his craft. Download: Elijah3.mp3 the complete recording |
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