Digitized recordings from analogue source
Customized play list
100 years archival life

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Introduction
Chances are, you have about a half a dozen boxes filled with old vinyl 33 record albums, 45 singles, 78's, cassettes, and open reels of tape...When is the last time you heard one of your favourites?
Do you still own a tape player or turntable?

We can transfer your tapes and records to audio CD or CD-ROM for you to preserve and enjoy,
using only top brand, high quality CD-R discs.

We can also produce copies of the CD on CD or compact cassette.

We do not use automated equipment, as we believe it is crucial to continually monitor the transfer and make necessary adjustments as required.


Your tape / record captured and preserved on CD
Your tapes / records are recorded directly to CD without any alteration to the sound.
Your tape or record will be recorded onto the CD with one of three track options -

(1) Two selectable tracks, one for each side of the tape / record. This is the de-fault setting, or you can request-

(2) Selectable tracks at increments of 1, 3 or 5 minutes (particularly useful for non music recordings).

(3) Seperate selectable tracks for each music track / non musical passage on the tape / record.
We can only offer this third option within the basic transfer price for tapes / records
with clearly distinguishable seperate tracks.

Otherwise, as an additional service, we can create a CD with selectable tracks to your
instruction once you have listened to the CD that has been created as per option 1.
No need to return the CD, you just need to advise the counter readings
at the points you need a new track to start.

CD-ROM
We can also supply the transfers as audio files such as WAV or MP3 on CD-ROM.
Ideal for your ipod / mp3 player.


Audio Cleaning
We can sometimes improve the sound quality and reduce background noise with special audio cleaning software.
This process can be particularly effective at reducing hiss on tapes, and crackles, pops and static on records.


TAPES.....

open reel to reel
We use two and four track professional Revox and Teac studio machines to transfer your tapes.
Repairs to tapes will be made during the transfer as required.
The tapes are monitored as they are transferred, and any long blank sections will be edited out.
You are only charged for the recorded time.

The first reel to reel tape recorders were introduced into the UK in the late forties.
Most open reel recordings are on 1/4" tape and recorded in one of the following forms -

Speed - 15, 7.5, 3.75, or 1.875 IPS (inches per second)

Reel size - 10.5" (2500ft), 8.25" (1800ft), 7" (1200ft), 5" (600ft) or 3".

For your guidance, below are the approximate running times (one pass) of the various spool sizes -

Tracks - Originally machines and tapes were full track, recording across the full width of the tape.
Then half track allowing two separate mono recordings on each side of a tape, or one single stereo recording.
Finally came quarter track recording which gave four separate mono recordings on a tape,
or two seperate stereo recordings.
Tapes are not compatible between these machines.

Playback standards - We can playback and transfer tapes at NAB, IEC and CCIR standards.

Please advise if you are aware what form your tapes were recorded in.


compact cassettes
Introduced by Philips in 1963. Produced in various lengths to a maximum of 2 hours (1 hour each side of a C120 cassette).

We offer discounted rates for transferring collections of audio cassettes.

Please advise if you are aware of any recording process that was used i.e. Dolby etc.


micro cassettes
Commonly used in dictation machines, we can also transfer these tapes to CD.


tape repairs
We can usually carry out a temporary repair to tapes in order to transfer them to CD.


RECORDS.....
We use modern transcription decks to transfer your record(s). The records are carefully cleaned prior to transfer.
The transfer is continually monitored and sound level adjustments made as necessary.
We can transfer entire records, or selected tracks.


vinyl
All sizes of LP's, EP's and singles.
All speeds including 33 1/3, 45 and 16 rpm (revolutions per minute), or custom set.


shellac
Your 78 rpm records transferred using the latest playing equipment.


Compilations from different sources
We can compile a CD for you from differant audio sources, record tracks or cassette tape extracts, with your own customized play list.


Compilations from various CD tracks
We can compile a CD from various CD tracks in your preferred order.
We can also cut, or fade in or out, the tracks to your instruction. Just supply the counter readings for the points at which you want the cut / fade to occur.


What kinds of recordings could be preserved?
- Radio broadcasts, band demo tapes, old and rare records and tapes.
- Speeches and lectures can be transferred to CD and duplicated for distribution. This is particularly useful for professors and professional speakers who would like to make their intellectual properties available to their audiences.
- Many schools have record and tape based educational materials that can not be used because of lack of playback resources.
- Recordings of family members young and old.


Who uses the service?
Radio stations, historians, lecturers, professors, school districts, musicians, record collectors... Just about anyone who wishes to have a valuable recording preserved.


Copies of your CD's
We can digitally produce copies of your CD's at any time without loss of quality.
We can also produce compilation CD's from these discs.
We will hold digital masters of your recordings for 30 days (or longer on request).
Should you require further copies during this time simply phone or email us with your requirements.
After this time please return you master CD's for copying.

We can also produce copies on cassette tapes.


A word on Copyright
We will not reproduce current copyrighted materials unless you are the owner of the copyright or have express written permission from the copyright owners. The Customer is solely responsible for the legality of all materials and content supplied to us. By accepting and using our service, the Customer pledges that any and all materials and content supplied to us for whatever reason in no way infringes on any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights, and complies with all applicable UK laws related or subject to audio and visual materials.Your recordings must be for your own personal and domestic use and cannot be sold or transferred.


Mail order...
As with all our services, if you cannot call in personally, you can send your tapes and records to us by mail or courier.
We recommend using the Post Office's 'Special Delivery' service which guarantees next day delivery with insurance, and has to be signed for.
We will return your tapes / records along with your CD(s),
and a digital master of your disc(s) will be held for 30 days.


As we transfer your original recording to CD,
you will be able to use and enjoy the recording for years to come.