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WALDMAN’S “HUMAN RACE” — V/0 FUJI FILM (BLACK & YELLOW) DAT — DAT‑2‑DAT MASTER Tone + Programme • Towes/Howes –20dB / –3dB** Overview A Fuji Film black‑and‑yellow DAT‑2‑DAT master containing material labelled “Waldmans Human Race v/0”, with the inner sleeve listing: 1 – Tone 2 – Programme This is classic professional mastering notation — “tone” meaning the reference calibration tone, and “programme” meaning the actual audio content. The cassette side label reads: “Towes or Howes –20dB, –3dB” This is almost certainly a reference to reference level calibration for playback or duplication, with two level settings: –20 dB (standard alignment tone) –3 dB (programme peak reference) The name “Towes or Howes” is likely the engineer, producer, or the project client. The title “Human Race v/0” strongly suggests: a version zero a rough master or a first pass of a project called Human Race possibly by Waldman’s (a production house, brand, or client) This is a single‑project master, unlike the multi‑client chaos of the previous DATs — and it’s clearly prepared for proper mastering or duplication. Cassette Side handwritten: “Towes or Howes –20dB, –3dB” Front label: (Blank Fuji Film black/yellow shell) Format: Fuji Film DG‑90M DAT‑2‑DAT master Inner Sleeve Notes (Decoded) “Waldmans Human Race v/0” → Project name + version number. “1 – Tone” → Calibration tone for mastering. “2 – Programme” → The actual audio content. This is textbook mastering workflow. Significance This DAT is notable because: It is a proper mastering tape, not a working reel Contains tone + programme, indicating professional preparation “v/0” suggests an early or reference version “Human Race” may be a commercial, corporate, or artistic project The –20dB / –3dB markings show it was used for level‑critical duplication Fuji black/yellow DATs were premium stock used for final masters This is one of the more technically interesting tapes in the archive. Collectors of: mastering workflow artefacts 90s studio production corporate AV history obscure commercial projects …will find this appealing. Provenance From Kathy Skelly, partner of Mark Simmons, who handled Factory Records and broader North‑West media production assets.