Sound Bites: Collaborative Knowledge in Archival Audio.
Join us for a series of engaging one-hour online sessions designed for archival audio practitioners. Each session will feature 2-3 experts sharing their insights on the latest techniques, equipment developments and achievements in archival audio practices.
In these sessions, we’ll explore and discuss innovative methods for preserving historic sound recordings, ensuring that valuable audio heritage is not lost to time. Our speakers will delve into practical solutions for common technical challenges, offering demonstrations and real-world examples. Then we'll all talk about it.
Whether you’re dealing with audio tapes, gramophones discs, film sound or early digital formats, “Sound Bites” will provide a collaborative platform for exchanging knowledge and best practices. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and connect with fellow professionals dedicated to the art and science of audio preservation.
These sessions are provided at no cost for current ASRA Members and staff of Institutional Members.
Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of archival audio technology and contribute to the collective expertise of the community.
Register now and be part of the conversation that joins the past, present and future in the world of sound archives.
To register for the first session or for further information please contact us by email
Our first session will include...
Cameron Burns & Steven Smith, AIATSIS
The LM-3032 Cassette lubricating device
The UNESCO 2025 declaration underscores the risk to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history recorded on deteriorating ferro magnetic audiovisual material. In response, AIATSIS developed a prototype device in 2018 to clean and lubricate cassette tapes, preserving otherwise unplayable collections. This presentation will outline the technological innovations in the development of the prototype and subsequent development of a final production level model which will be commercially available to the wider collecting community in the immediate future.
Stephen Price, Secret Chord Analogue
Record Restore
Stephen will discuss how invaluable feedback and expertise from numerous experts and practitioners shaped the development of Record Restore Premium Vinyl Record Cleaning Fluid. He will also share technical, practical, and anecdotal stories about the journey of creating this innovative solution.