Lossy? or just MD?

[ry13]

Hi there, I've got a recording with unstated lineage, other than that it was originally recorded on a MD in 2004. The frequencies look a bit low, but hey, it could have been a Net-MD.

Also, each track has a .02 gap at the beginning and end. My guess is that it went through lossy compression in addition to the original ATRAC. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks in advance.

RY13

[ameyer17]

I think MD usually cuts off around 13 kHz, and I think that shows the "lego parapet" pattern in the FA.
I'd guess it's MD.

[LeifH12345]

Originally Posted by ameyer17

I'd guess it's MD.

I'd guess you're wrong. Looks like mp3.

[AAR.oner]

i'm with Leif, doesn't look like just ATRAC compression on this one

the little micro gaps between tracks are probably sector boundary errors...you can run the files thru xACT or TLH and fix those

[Five]

I think he means the gaps are right in the tracks, aaron... which could be burned-in sbes but based on the other evidence probably mp3. doesn't look like any atrac (md) codec here, its even cutting off lower than an average mp3 as well. I'd say don't trade this one.

[ry13]

Yes, I meant that the gaps are right in the tracks.

Anyways, I'm pretty sure this went through some lossy compression. Ugh. Just wanted some more opinions on it. Thanks for your help.

[ameyer17]

Originally Posted by LeifH12345

I'd guess you're wrong. Looks like mp3.

And you'd be right. I guess I misunderstood the "lego parapet" effect.