WiLL Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 My external data tank died yesterday. On it was my extensive collection of over 7000 sound effects compiled, created and stolen over the last 4 years. Yes I had back-up, but unfortunately it was one of those dual disc drives, one of which automatically acted as back up for the main drive, I thought I was safe. The caddy for the datatank died completely rendering both discs un reachable. I currently have some IT bods cannabilising it to see if they can retrieve the data but I have a production of 'Oh WHat A Lovely War' fast approaching and I find myself woefully bereft of the 300 or so bangs, bullets and explosions I had on file. Has anyone done this production recently and can give me a head start on recreating the extensive battlefield ambience? Obviously I can trawl the usual suspects like freesound and sounddogs etc and start from scratch but if anyone has anything on file it would be gratefully received. Particularly along the lines of WW1 artillery (incoming), Whizzbangs (70mm shells that shrieked as they came down), early machine guns, sniper rifles and ambient tracks.Mucho Obligato. ...And yes, I will in future have twin external drives which are completely seperate and back them up regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenalien Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Unfortunately, you have discovered the disadvantages of having a Raid array the hard way! However, all is not lost. The data on the drives is probably intact, although it is likely to be in a Linux file format such as ext2. You can either connect one of the drives to a PC running Linux, or a conventional PC, and rescue the data; if you're using a Windows PC, you'll have to install some software such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 You will be very unlucky not to get the data back. Had a similar thing happen to a server at work and it came back working again with a couple of new drives. Cant help with the sound effects Im afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoppaDom Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have some files that may help. PM me if this is helpful. Dom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiLL Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks all, got my hands on BBC's 'Bang' disc which is a headstart, and managed to salvage 90% of the data by shifting the drives into a new caddy. The power supply had blown. Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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