The process involves converting the content of the analogue tapes into electronic format, in order to preserve the original content for posterity. These tapes used to be the state of the art, but with repeated playback of the recordings, the tapes deteriorate and the sound and picture quality can deteriorate further. During the digitisation process, the audio and video material is enhanced where necessary and possible in order to preserve the best quality.
Digitisation converts the content of the analogue tapes into an electronic format that preserves our memories.