DAT tape to digital files
Digital Audio Tape or DAT as it’s more commonly referred to was first introduced by Sony in 1987. Similar in appearance to compact audio cassette but about half the size. Unlike audio cassette, DAT is single sided and was available in tapes up to 3 hours long.
DAT was not widely adopted due to its price but found its way into the professional audio world due to its high-quality audio. DAT could record at data rates higher than CD so was widely used in studio recording applications.
Moisture and mould damage
Digital audio tapes are very susceptible to damage from moisture and incorrect storage. Long term exposure to moisture can cause irreversible damage. If there are signs of mould on the tape, consider getting them digitized sooner rather than later. Mould damaged tape can be saved, see our tape repair page.
We can transfer digital audio tape (DAT) to digital files for use in archiving or editing applications. We can supply the files as compressed WAV, MP3 or almost any file other audio file type.
Contact us for more information on this service.