If so, we are able to help. We can extract data recorded from SONY SIR-1000 and SIR-3000 on AIT tapes, as well as data from SONY PC200 Series (PC204, PC208, PC216) archived on DDS tapes.

Using a purpose built stand-alone system with built in AIT1 drives and Sony Precision’s software, we are able to extract all valid data from your tapes and transfer this data onto USB / SDHC drives for small quantities or hard disk for larger archives. Data format is typically in Sony’s standard binary format for analogue data. Which can be read using Data analysis packages such as Flexpro.

In the worse case of the tape being corrupted, normally by the EOD (End of data) marker not being written correctly by the SIR-1000, it may be possible to recover data using special Sony software to detect and manually write the EOD, therefore enabling data extraction prior to this point.

Alternatively, if you have older media such as reel to reel tapes, VHS, etc. and have a functional playback system. We can transcribe the data from your old format to something newer, such as the TEAC WX-7000, by playing back your old data, whilst recording the output signals on the new system.

Please contact us for a quotation if this service is of interest to you.

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When SONY discontinued their popular SIR-1000 Series, many users were left searching for an alternative data recording device. The TEAC WX-7000 high speed, multi-channel data recorder is the ideal solution. Designed with enhanced features and with more reliability and functionality, the TEAC WX-7000 is almost a direct replacement for the SONY SIR-1000 .

TEAC WX-7000 has following improved features:

100dB Wide Dynamic Range

24-bit analogue to digital conversion provides a wider dynamic range than conventional systems. The SONY is only capable of 16-bit ADC. 

Extended Record Time

Using a 1TB RDX media, the WX-7000 records 72 times longer than Sony SIR-1000. There is therefore no need to frequently change media to record data in a long duration test.

Reliable and Robust Recording Media – RDX and SDHC Card

RDX is a disk-based storage system and SDHC card is the most popular memory media. Both can be used as recording media.

RDX removable cartridge systems offer high-speed, multi-channel and large-capacity recording, and are frequently used as server back-up systems. They are tough, and cartridges are shockproof and ruggedized.

SDHC cards are one of the most popular memory devices, with most computers able to read them.

Up to 128 Channel Recording Capability per WX-7000

By configuring the WX-7000 main unit with eight 16-Channel Input / Output cards, it is possible to record 128 channels at 10kHz bandwidth. 20kHz bandwidth is available with 64 channel recording.

If you need more channels, two WX-7000 units can be synchronized together to provide a maximum of 256 channel recording.

Fail-Safe Recording – Periodic File Close to Avoid Unexpected Data Loss

The WX-7000 closes the data file after every one minute while recording. So, in the event of an unexpected power outage during recording, all recorded data is saved from one minute before power loss, and is available for review and replay. (The file is not divided).

However, to further improve data protection, it is possible to save data files with a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). In this case, a power surge event will trigger a signal to be sent from the UPS to the WX-7000, which will automatically close the file and stop recording.

So in conclusion, the TEAC WX-7000 series is an ideal replacement for the SONY SIR-1000 series, featuring better bandwidth, cheaper media and easier data transfer / extraction.

Please see our TEAC WX-7000 Product Page for more information.

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