Supported Audio Formats

We specialize in digitizing over 200 different audio formats, from current professional standards to the rarest vintage recordings. If it plays audio, we can likely transfer it.

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Professional Multi-Track

Studio recording formats used for professional music production

ADAT (S-VHS)
8-track, 16/20/24-bit
ADAT XT/XT20
Type II S-VHS, 20/24-bit
2-inch 24-track
15/30 IPS, Dolby SR/A
1-inch 8/16-track
15/30 IPS, various brands
½-inch 4-track
15/30 IPS, Teac/Tascam
DTRS (DA-88/98)
Hi8, 16/20/24-bit
Modular Digital Multitrack
Various proprietary formats
Starting at $45 per tape (up to 60 min)
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Professional Stereo Masters

High-quality stereo formats used for mastering and archival

½-inch Stereo
15/30 IPS, NAB/IEC EQ
¼-inch Stereo
7.5/15/30 IPS
DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
48kHz/16-bit, professional
PCM-F1/Beta/VHS
Sony digital format
DCC (Digital Compact Cassette)
Philips format
R-DAT
Rotary head digital
Nagra IV-S
Portable professional
Starting at $35 per tape
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Vinyl & Disc Formats

All speeds and sizes of vinyl records and specialty discs

LP Records
33⅓ RPM, 12-inch
45 RPM Singles
7-inch, large/small hole
78 RPM Records
Various sizes, shellac/vinyl
16⅔ RPM
Transcription/talking books
Lacquer Discs
Acetate, various sizes
Transcription Discs
Radio broadcast, 16-inch
Flexi Discs
Flexible plastic records
Starting at $25 per side
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Consumer Tape Formats

Home recording and consumer audio tape formats

Compact Cassette
Normal/CrO₂/Metal, various lengths
8-Track Cartridge
Stereo, endless loop
Reel-to-Reel Home
¼-inch, 1⅞-15 IPS
Microcassette
Dictation quality
Mini Cassette
Philips format
Elcaset
Sony ¼-inch cassette
Playtape
2-track, endless loop
Starting at $25 per tape
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Digital Formats

Early digital audio formats and memory media

MiniDisc
ATRAC compression
Compact Disc
Red Book audio
CD-R/CD-RW
Burned discs
DVD-Audio
High-resolution audio
SACD
Super Audio CD, DSD
Memory Cards
CF, SD, various formats
Hard Drives
Audio files recovery
Starting at $25 per disc/media
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Rare & Vintage Formats

Historical and obsolete audio recording formats

Edison Cylinders
Wax, Blue Amberol
Wire Recordings
Magnetic wire, various speeds
Dictaphone Belts
Magnetic belt dictation
SoundScriber Discs
Vertical cut discs
Gray Audograph
Plastic disc dictation
Tefifon Cartridges
Endless tape cartridge
RCA Sound Tape
Early magnetic tape
Starting at $75+ per item (condition dependent)

Media Condition Assessment

We accept media in any condition. Our assessment determines the best transfer approach and any restoration needed to achieve optimal results.

Excellent

Well-stored media with minimal wear

Typical Issues:
  • • No visible damage
  • • Proper storage history
  • • Original packaging
Standard transfer protocols

Good

Minor wear but fully playable

Typical Issues:
  • • Light scratches/dust
  • • Some oxide shedding
  • • Minor deformation
Careful cleaning and setup

Fair

Moderate damage requiring restoration

Typical Issues:
  • • Visible wear patterns
  • • Some dropouts
  • • Storage damage
Advanced restoration techniques

Poor

Severe damage, specialized recovery needed

Typical Issues:
  • • Major physical damage
  • • Mold contamination
  • • Breakage/warping
Custom recovery methods

Technical Specifications

Standard Delivery Formats

Broadcast Wave (BWF)
48kHz/24-bit, metadata embedded
Professional archival standard
WAV (PCM)
44.1-192kHz, 16/24/32-bit
Universal compatibility
AIFF
Mac-native, same quality as WAV
Apple ecosystem workflow
FLAC
Lossless compression, ~50% size
Efficient archival storage

Advanced Options

Pro Tools Sessions
Multi-track projects with edits
Professional post-production
Logic Pro Projects
Apple DAW native format
Mac-based production workflow
Ableton Live Sets
Session view with markers
Electronic music production
DDP Masters
Disc Description Protocol
CD/vinyl mastering preparation

Our Playback Equipment

Tape Machines

  • • Studer A800/A820 Multitrack
  • • Ampex ATR-102 Stereo
  • • Nagra IV-S Portable
  • • Revox A77/B77
  • • Technics RS-1500/1700
Meticulously maintained and calibrated

Turntables

  • • Technics SP-15 Direct Drive
  • • Garrard 301/401
  • • EMT 927/948
  • • Thorens TD-124
  • • Custom 78 RPM systems
Variable speed control for pitch correction

Digital Systems

  • • ADAT XT/XT20
  • • Tascam DA-88/98
  • • Sony PCM-F1
  • • Panasonic SV-3700 DAT
  • • Nakamichi Dragon
Maintained with OEM parts

Format Pricing Summary

Multi-Track Professional

$45
per tape
ADAT, Reel-to-Reel, DTRS

Stereo Masters

$35
per tape
DAT, ½-inch, ¼-inch

Consumer Formats

$25
per item
Cassette, Vinyl, MiniDisc

Rare & Vintage

$75+
per item
Cylinders, Wire, Custom work

Volume discounts available • Rush service (+100%) • Free condition assessment