Stories
Finding mould on an old cassette can be alarming, especially when the tape contains family recordings, local music, or a one-off performance that was never…
A home-recorded CD-R deserves artwork that reflects the music inside it. Whether the disc contains an LP transfer, a cassette archive, a family recording or a…
A USB stick can make a large music collection convenient in the car, whether the files came from vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs or digital downloads. The…
Old Columbia and Decca records can sound remarkably lively when the stylus suits the groove. The right needle reveals clear vocals, firm bass and room…
Digitising a cassette is often described as a simple connection between a tape player and a computer. In practice, the source makes a substantial difference. A…
A warped record can turn a promising LP-to-CD project into a frustrating afternoon. The stylus may bounce, the pitch can rise and fall once per revolution, and…
The quiet stretch at the end of an LP side can be surprisingly noisy. As the stylus travels through the run-out groove, it may produce a steady rush, crackle,…
Turning records into audio CDs is a practical way to enjoy an LP collection without repeatedly handling fragile vinyl. The choice between a computer’s built-in…
Spinning an old LP on a quiet Sunday arvo and wishing you could keep that sound forever is a feeling many Australians know well. The good news is you do not…
A record’s age is often less obvious than its sleeve suggests. The date printed on a cover may belong to a later reissue, while the disc itself could be an…
