Read/Copy DVD Ram backups

[Mike S]

I have some sessions that were recorded on the mx2424 many years ago and backed up on Panasonic DVD ram discs 5.2gb LM-DA52. I want to get the tracks off to mix on another platform.

I have tried a few things and am open to whatever works as I haven't been able to locate a system locally that has the dvd drive.
1. I popped out a disc and put it in dvd drive in my windows machine and it doesn't recognize or read.
2. Bought a dvd cartridge drive and it wouldn't read the discs either (connected to windows machine)

Is there a reason why they won't read in a dvd drive? (proprietary?)
How can I get the tracks off?
If I need an actual deck with the dvd drive attached does anyone know where I can rent one or a studio that can get the tracks off for me?

Thanks for reading!
Mike

 

[Rob f]

It might help if you added your location. I have a machine with a Panasonic dvd ram drive, but unless you're based in the south UK I'm probably not much help.

 

[Mike S]

I knew I was forgetting some "mundane detail" (Office Space) I'm in California.

 

[witzendoz]

I thought I would post the answer I gave in the conversation message with you as it might help others:


I have never used the DVD option for backup, I always used the backup over ethernet or uploaded the track files. However the type of DVD that was used was DVD Ram, Link, this is a different format to the common DVD and was more for commercial use.

The DVD should be able to be read by a computer with older operating systems like XP, however the problem is that the standard DVD drive may not be able to spin up the disk properly. If you had a DVD Ram drive with the install software you should be able to see the disc on an XP machine. The problem then is that it will see the projects as TL-Project, which it won't know what to do with, there is an Open TL software, link, that is supposed to open a TL Project file but I have never used it.

If you can find someone with an MX with the DVD drive this would be the easiest option, but it was not popular due to the option cost and slow load speed when the machine came out.

Cheers
Alan.

PS, you may find a video or audio company that may have a DVD Ram drive sitting around as they were popular with that kind of industry, some normal companies used them as file backup. Talk to computer shops that specialise in old computer gear.

 

[witzendoz]

In regard to Rob's answer,it all else fails you could post it to him and get the files transferred?

Alan.

 

[Mike S]

Thanks witzendoz. I appreciate your time.