Information for Traders
Terms
A tape for a tape. The Library pays postage one way, you pay the other. The Library uses
neither high speed dubbing nor Dolby and expects the same. Depending on availability, the
Library uses Maxell XL II tapes and, occasionally, TDK SA or TDK MA tapes and would prefer, but
does not require, the same in return. The Library does, however, expect Type II or Type IV
tapes.
Recording
Recording levels should be peaks at +3bd for Type II tapes and +5db for Type IV. There should
be at least a 10 second overlap between tape sides. In fact, I would prefer the end of the
first side include all of any audience response and a good 5 seconds of the next set. The
beginning of the second side should include the last 5 seconds of the previous set.
Wants
Noncommercial Bob Dylan.
Ideally, performances should be complete, in original set order, and problem free. If such
is not the case please so state when proposing a swap. Until further notice (essentially until
the current backlog of uncatalogued and unlisted material is cleared. See:
Uncatalogued New Arrivals for current status of the backlog.) the
Library is limiting acquisitions to recordings taken directly and completely unedited from the
original recording.
The Library Does Not Want
The Library does not want compilations of any sort.
Proposing A Swap
Be brief. Do not include your entire list. List only items you think might be of interest
to the Library and state why.
Bob Dylan Free Tape Library