3a1a5d7a_gital_Recording__Here_to_Stay___Factor
[Analog] Complex and time consuming Requires tape player for playback Tapes wear and can degrade with use and time Will have to be digitized for web, network, or playback on PC. Will have to digitized for editing and timecoding [Digital] Simplified and fast Easily played back on any computer and shared over a network Can be easily compressed for distribution Easily edited and timecoded Can be sent and stored on CD-ROM, hard drive, and networked file servers [Factor] 
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The Tape Transcription Center - Digital Recording: Here to Stay.
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