Input Media - Acceptable input media includes DAT, 8mm, CD-R, and U-Matic. Call about data transfer via FTP or other input options.

Incoming CDs - CD masters must conform to REDBOOK specifications and must be supplied in a dedicated jewel case. The CD master will be subjected to quality tests prior to production.

Incoming Tapes - Use KCA-60 HG grade or DAT 60 for program times of 60' or less; U-3/4-75U VHS HG grade, DAT 90, or Ampex-80 for program times over 60'. Sony format should be "U" standard.

• Sampling Frequency - 44.1 Khz.
• Source Coding - Linear, two's complement, 16 bit.
• Emphasis (optional) - 15 + 15 us (Write ON or OFF on data sheet).
• Number of channels - 2.
• Tape Modulation (Lead-in/Lead-out) - Minimum 30 seconds each.
• Program Modulation - Minimum of 4 seconds of digital silence "0000" (HEX) prior to the music start.

Program Time - The standard maximum program time is 74' 40". The absolute maximum program time is 77' 00". Any tapes with program times greater than 74' 40 will require additional mastering time and will incur additional costs to the customer. The minimum program time is 1' 0". The minimum track duration is 3 seconds.

Studio Work - ComputerINK prefers not to perform studio work on incoming masters. This is due to the delicate nature of the work, the limited studio time, and the added expense to the customer. However, there are some services that we do offer.

Available services - master tape cloning, PQ data generation, time code replacement, DAS and SONY conversion, PQ encoding on tape (SONY format), insertion of ISRC and catalog number, flag non-flagged emphasis tapes, digital editing (including combining 2 tapes to 1 tape), demo tape from original tape (extracting sequential songs).

Unavailable services - analog to digital conversions, equalization modification (boosting decibel level).

Specifications & Services: CD-ROM Input Media - Acceptable input media includes 4mm DDS, 4mm Data/DAT, 8mm, 9-track, 3480 data cartridge, QIC data cartridge, CD-R, Bernoulli. Call about data transfer via FTP or other input options. Supported Formats - ISO 9660, High Sierra, HFS. CD-ROM and Mixed Mode disc formats. Disc Capacity - 688 megabytes (74 minutes 40 seconds). Premastering – ComputerINK has an experienced premastering staff using the latest CD publishing equipment. Services include copying previously premastered input media, formatting archived or raw input media, and bit-to-bit comparisons of production discs to input media.