As far as converting tapes, it depends on the source of the squeal. If the tape is binding but making a sound like Sparky the Seal, it won't show up on the converted recording if it travels by the playback head unimpeded; if there are dropouts, quite common on cassettes, you're in for trouble. Just ask yourself where the noise is coming from. -- "Americans must know the basic architecture of programs designed to protect them."(Senator Franken.) Regards, Max. Tyler wrote: > Hello! John, not a member of our list, has an answer to the DAT question: > Treat them the same as an other tape, maybe use higher bit rates depending > on > the material. >