"Extracting Sound Recordings from Damaged Lacquer Discs"

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Abstract: Extracting sound recordings from damaged lacquer discs is a pressing task for audio archivists, as this format is inherently at risk, and lack of action will lead to loss of valuable cultural materials. This paper explains why optical playback is the best means of rescuing these recordings on damaged discs and compares existing methods.

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