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Audio Transfers

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Preserving Your Family History

Cassette Tapes, LP Records and Other Analog Recordings

Believe it or not, music and audio recordings can also be modernized! We can convert your audio tapes or reel-to-reel audio into a digital lossless format. We can even clean up the sound by removing minor scratches, pops and background noise using our sound restoration technology.

Keeping your memories safe + local.

The Print Refinery® has been professionally preserving memories for over 20 years.
Using a trusted local expert is the safest way to digitize home movies & photos.

Using a trusted local expert is the safest way to digitize home movies & photos.
Therefore, all digitizing services are completed inside our Vernon Hills, IL facility.

Audio tape conversion is growing in popularity as younger generations embrace all things analog. Not sure what specific media you have? No problem! Our audio preservation experts are standing by ready to assist.

Formats:
  • LP’s: 45 records, 33 records, 78 records
    • $30 per record for one contiguous file of each side
    • $40 per record for individual files from each side
  • Reel-to-reel
    • $85 per captured hour with a one-hour minimum charge
  • Cassette tapes, standard size
    • $20 for one side, $30 for two sides
    • $10 per tape for identifiable individual tracks
    • $60 per hour for consultation and editing
  • Cassette tapes, micro and mini
    • $25 per tape, both sides. One contiguous file for each side
    • $60 per hour for consultation and editing
File Deliverables:
  • Our standard file format for captured audio is MP3. Need something different? Let us know.
Media:
  • Thumb Drive/USB
      • The Pros
    • Can hold large amounts of data
    • Easy to edit content, rename files, add or remove content
      The Cons
    • Potential for corrupted files if caution isn't used
    • Small format makes the risk of losing or misplacing it higher
  • DVD/CD
      • The Pros
    • Great as a final product once all edits are made
    • Larger format makes the rish of losing or misplacing it lower
      The Cons
    • The organic makeup of the disc makes degredation inevitable over time
    • Outdated format makes finding a player more challenging
    • Limited in the amount of content it can hold
  • Digital Download
      • The Pros
    • No physical media to keep track of
    • Easily transferred to multiple devices
    • Can be readily shared with others
      The Cons
    • Download links can expire, leading to lost content
    • User needs to make sure enough storage space is available for download

For more information, please contact us.

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