There comes a time when a magnetic audio tape recording will be rendered un-playable. The key is to get the information transferred from the media as soon as possible before any further deterioration can occur. Playing an old tape will most likely cause more damage and high frequency loss, so it is very important not to play the tape.

Analog magnetic audio tape formats I accept for transfer, restoration and archiving to CD:

• ½” 2-track and 4-track reel to reel 7.5, 15, 30 I.P.S.
• ¼” 2-track, half-track, full-track reel to reel 7.5, 15, 30 I.P.S.
• ¼” 4-track, quarter-track reel to reel 7.5, 15 I.P.S.

Other formats accepted for transferring and archive:

• DAT
• TAscam DA-88
• Audio Cassette
• Phonograph Records, 16, 33, 33-1/3, 45, 78 RPM

Tape machines used for transfer:

• Ampex ATR-102 ¼” 2-track reel to reel 7.5, 15, 30 I.P.S.
• Ampex AG-440C ½” or ¼” 4-track reel to reel 7.5, 15 I.P.S.
• Ampex AG-440B ¼” 4-track reel to reel 7.5, 15 I.P.S.
• Ampex 350-2 ¼” 2-track reel to reel 7.5, 15 I.P.S.
• Ampex 300-4 ½” 4-track reel to reel 7.5, 15, 30 I.P.S.
• Teac 4330-S ¼” 4-track reel to reel 7.5, 15 I.P.S.

Noise reduction units available for transfer:

• dbx 155 type I, 8 channels
• Dolby SR, 2 channels