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--- ARSC CONFERENCE to FEATURE TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS --- The 2005 ARSC Conference, March 30 - April 2, in Austin, Texas, will feature a particular emphasis on technical issues. Eleven papers, presented by leading authorities, will explore a variety of topics, ranging from the details of playback and restoration, to the design of audio preservation projects. Restoration sessions will include talks on a new process to eliminate sticky shed syndrome, the correction of wow and flutter artifacts, and a comparison of software-based restoration methods. Sessions focused on preservation projects will include presentations that examine audio preservation digitization at small institutions, technical metadata and storage issues for small archives, and the management and storage of digital audio files. Talks about grooved media and preservation metrics are also scheduled. This year's conference promises a rich examination of technical issues and concerns faced by all recorded sound collectors and archivists. For the complete preliminary program, registration form, and further details about the conference, visit http://arsc-audio.org/conference2005.html . If you have questions about the technical talks, contact Mike Casey, [email protected] , or Adrian Cosentini, [email protected] , the ARSC Technical Committee Co-Chairs. Anna-Maria Manuel ARSC Outreach Committee Chair
