Transfer Reel to Reel Tapes to CD

We professionally transfer domestic and studio format 1/4" open reel audio tapes to CD.
The tape transfer to CD process is constantly monitored as it progresses. This enables us to alter playback speed and adjust sound levels as required. We will also edit out any long blank sections. You are only charged for the recorded time.

Your CD(s) are supplied attractively printed, and packaged in CD jewel cases, together with an index cover. Additional CD copies can also be ordered.

Convert Reel to Reel Tapes to WAV, MP3 Digital Files

Convert your reels of audio tape to WAV or MP3 digital audio files, ready to play on your computer or laptop. Audio files are ideal for storage, or for importing your audio transfer into your computer editing software to create your own CD's. MP3 files are also ideal for loading onto your mp3 player. WAV, MP3 audio files supplied on CD-ROM.

Domestic Audio Reels

The first reel to reel tape recorders were introduced into the UK in the late forties. They recorded and played open reels of 1/4" wide magnetic tape. These early machines were full track, which meant that they recorded across the full width of the tape.
Later came half track machines, allowing two separate mono recordings on each side of a tape, or one single stereo recording across the full width of the tape.
Finally came quarter track machines, which allowed up to four separate mono recordings on a tape, or two seperate stereo recordings.

Tapes recorded on one type of machine cannot be played back correctly on another type.

Open reel tapes could also have been recorded at up to four different speeds,
15, 7.5, 3.75, or 1.875 IPS (inches per second).
We often receive reels where a variation of speeds have been recorded onto the same reel of tape!

Studio Audio Reels

We use two and four track professional Revox and Teac studio machines to transfer your tapes. We can playback and transfer at NAB, IEC and CCIR standards.

Sticky Shed Syndrome - A problem we are experiencing ever increasingly with older open reel studio tapes, particularly from the 1970s and '80s. The solution to the problem is to have the tapes expertly dried out or 'baked'. For more information on our tape baking service, click here.

Price List - Audio Reel Tape Conversion

Domestic Tape Reels - 1/4" open reels of tape could of been recorded with up to four seperate audio tracks, and up to four different speeds. For this reason, we cannot determine how much has been recorded until we have played and transferred or converted all of the tape. We charge per hour of recording, rather than per tape. The running time of each audio reel you supply is added together to determine the total running time of your order. The charge is then calculated at the hourly rate.

Depending on your instruction, we will either transfer all of the tapes you supply, or transfer as many hours or reels as as you request, before contacting you to advise how the work is progressing and for your further instruction.