Is DLT the best backup solution?

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Is DLT the best backup solution?

Hi,

I am curious to know what people use as a good backup for their FCP projects and footage. I know DLT is recommended for outputting DVD projects - but are there better options? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

PowerMac G4 Dual 1.25 MDD/iMac G5 1.8, Mac OS X (10.4.1)

Posted on Feb 28, 2006 6:53 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 28, 2006 7:00 AM in response to Jason Badham

DLT is the dinosaur of the industry. Rock solid, totally dependable. The reasons it's still used for DVD replication are not associated with any reasons why you'd want to use DLT for backing up your FCP projects. DVD replication is an entirely different industry.

DLT would not be efficient for video offloading in the slightest. Linear and long. But, as said, utterly bombproof and relatively inexpensive. if you have a couple of DLT machines and lots of cart,, you can certainly use them for offloading your FCP media. But "best"? Not at all. There is no single best backup solution, only what works for your budget and workflow. Hot swap RAIDs, cheap FW drives, optical, DVD-ROM, even installing and removing ATA drives in your Mac; they're all viable.

bogiesan

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Answer 2

Jason Badham Author

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Feb 28, 2006 8:22 AM in response to David Bogie Chq-1

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll consider external drives...makes sense.

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