Chief Recording Engineer

K A B A

Audio Productions

4/19/2000

Foundation of Revelation

Dear Dea,

Thank you for taking the time to visit KABA Audio Productions regarding the preservation of "Father's" recordings. In previewing the masters I noticed a mildew odor and residue on several of the reels. This could be caused from storing the masters in a humid environment. When tape is not used for long periods of time the resin coating can become sticky and actually break away from the tape backing resulting in a loss of audio in those areas.

The best way to preserve your masters is to have them transferred to a more durable media such as CD. Some engineering & mastering could help "clean up" the sound which you had a chance to hear in the studio during your visit. Since you have a large quantity of masters this will be a long process. In the meantime while you decide what to do I recommend storing the reels in a safe, clean & dry environment. You may also want to consider replacing any damp or mildewed boxes with new boxes.

If you would like to proceed with this project please advise Lauraine and she will schedule the time with me. Thank you again for contacting KABA. I look forward to assisting you with this endeavor.

Sincerely,

Kevin Fleming

Chief Recording Engineer