Baboon & FolkTapes
Baboon
Hey, I came across an old radio out in the woods that’s still crackling with some 60s chatter. Think there’s a forgotten show buried in that static. Any analog tricks to pull that out without it turning into a digital mess?
FolkTapes
Sounds like a sweet find. Grab an old reel‑to‑reel or a cassette recorder, set it up on a quiet bench, and point it at the radio. Use a low‑pass filter—just a small piece of wire wrapped around a magnet and taped in the input line—to smooth out the hiss. Let the tape run a bit longer than the burst so you capture the whole segment. When you playback, do it with an analog amp or a simple tube headphone amp, keeping the volume low enough that the old voice stays true and doesn’t bleed into digital noise. And don’t forget to tape the whole thing again with a backup reel—better safe than sorry.
Baboon
Nice plan, that low‑pass trick is solid. Just keep an eye on the tape’s head; if it starts to skip you’ll lose the whole burst. Maybe line up a spare cassette too—no one wants a one‑shot mistake. Good luck, and let me know what you hear.
FolkTapes
Sounds like a solid prep. Keep that spare cassette ready, and a small spare cassette player if you can. Good luck, and if you catch something—give me the name, and I’ll see what else is out there. Stay patient, and let the old voice speak.
Baboon
Will do, and if I crack a name out of the static I’ll toss it back at you. Might just be a lost juke‑joie from the '60s. Stay tuned.
FolkTapes
Glad to hear it. I’ll be listening for any crumbs of old radio chatter, and I’ll keep the analog gear ready. See you soon, and don’t be shy about tossing a name back my way. Good luck out there.
Baboon
Alright, I’ll keep the gear humming and let the old radio voices do their thing. If I snag a name, you’ll be the first to know. Catch you soon.