1. The record is washed.
(Record washing machine: Nessie Vinylmaster)
2. The record is played and the sound quality is logged.
(Record player: Technics SL-1200GR)
3. When replaying, the analog audio signal is converted to digital.
(Preamplifier: Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB; pickup: Ortofon ST-M 25; headphone amplifier: Pro-Ject Head Box S USB; head phones: Audioquest Nightowl)
4. The digital copy is then post-processed.
(Software: Audacity)
5. The record and all attachments are digitally photographed.
(Camera: Sony Alpha 5100; lens: Sony SELP1650; color separation and color correction: Tiffen color control patches and grayscale)
Setting of the photographic equipment
(Stand: Kaiser RS 2 CP; lighting: Kaiser RB 218N HF)
6. The digitized records and attachments are stored in an aging-resistent manner.
All photos: Linda Steppan