Remember the days when a cassette was the great new technology? People recorded special events, local bands, and just family conversations. Unfortunately, those tapes won't last forever. The effects of time can wipe out those memories. Get your audio tapes converted to digital, so you can preserve and share those moments with family and friends.
I had three very poorly recorded audio tapes that had been recorded on an obsolete tape recorder. Video MVP was able to clean these audio tapes and reduce the background noises. They converted these audio tapes to CDs and they did a remarkable job. They also made excellent copies for me. They were courteous too and it was a pleasure working with them. I will surely return to give them my audio work in future and I recommend them highly.
Yeah, you read that right. We give you an estimate upfront. If something comes up, we'll contact you before proceeding.
All transfer work is done here in our Indianapolis office. Your audio tapes stay here for conversion to digital file and CD. We offer quick turnarounds on most services.
We "clean" your audio to reduce and remove the hiss and hum (which is common to most consumer audio tapes) to improve the quality of your final audio. This cleaning process is done at no extra cost.
In our standard transfer, we will create a file for each side of your cassette tape. For music, you can also choose to have us create an individual file for each song (additional cost). There has to be silence between songs for this option.
Your final files can be WAV or MP3. WAV files are standard as they are uncompressed, higher quality, and a better choice if you plan to edit. MP3 files have a smaller file size. Of course if you prefer a CD, we can create that too.
Lastly, we will custom name your files based on the labels on your cassettes or whatever title you like. For CDs, we will print your title on the face of the disc. There's no additional charge for custom file names or printing.
I had you convert 10 audio tapes. I found such treasures on those recordings! ... These recordings have now been shared throughout my family (parents, siblings, etc) and will be a treasured heirloom: THANK YOU. You may have "just" been doing your jobs, but when doing your job gives back such memories and gifts that people can keep in a more permanent medium, it's a true gift. On behalf of myself and my family – thank you!!!
Dictation and Messaging
These little tapes were often used in personal recorders and home answering machines. Similar to their bigger brother standard cassette, these microcassettes can be recorded on both sides, have two recording speeds, and can hold over an hour of content.
Compact Disc Digital Audio
Released in 1982, Audio CDs changed the way people listened to music and later recorded home audio. Audio CDs typically can hold up to 80 minutes of audio. CDs can also hold data such as document, images, and video files.
Digital Audio Tape
Digital audio tape was mostly used in professional environments. As the name says, DAT tapes recorded a digital signal as compared to an analog signal. The sound quality is superior to standard analog cassettes. Tapes typically held 60 to 120 minutes of audio.
Digital Audio Recorded Disc
This digital disc format was designed to replace the audio cassette. Though it never achieved a huge following in the U.S., there are may people who loved the quality and recording capabilities of the MiniDisc. Typical discs can hold up to 60, 74 or 80 minutes of audio.
Classic 70's format
This classic audio tape was used in the 1960s to early 1980s. Its popularity never reached that of the audio cassette and quickly faded away. 8-track tapes feature four tracks of stereo sound and would continuously loop. Typically, they hold less than an hour of content.
Same cassette, different recording
These cassettes were used in special recorders which allowed four separate channels of audio to be recorded on one tape simultaneously. Commonly used by government agencies and law enforcement, these tapes were most often used for hearings, depositions, and interviews.
Personal Assistant
These small voice recorders did not use tape and early versions did not use cards. They often recorded the audio on internal storage. Sometimes special software is required to transfer the saved files. These recorders can potentially hold hundreds of hours.
I am very pleased in the clarity of the transfer from average old cassette tapes to MP3. They were so much better than I have anticipated. A+++ satisfaction.
Often we can. We will apply filters to the digital audio to remove hiss, hum, and some other common noises in audio cassette recordings. We do this at no additional charge for all your tapes regardless of whether you want audio files or CDs.
WAV files are the default option. They are higher quality than MP3 files. Also, WAV files are the better choice for archving and editing. WAV files are roughly 5x larger in file size than MP3 files. MP3 files are smaller in file size and sound nearly the same quality as WAV files to the average person.
There are two options. You can choose a Cloud Delivery or USB thumb drive. For Cloud Delivery, we will upload your files to a secure location and email you a link so you can download them to your computer. For step-by-step instructions, check out Downloading Files from Dropbox. This link is private and temporary, but you can share the link with whoever you like. If you prefer a USB drive, we will copy your files to the drive and return it along with your media.
Unfortunately, no. To protect our customer's files and to maintain the security of our systems, we don't accept outside drives.
Yes. We can export your audio file into several different formats including WMA, OGG, M4A, and FLAC.
Yes, we give your tapes back to you. We also offer the option to hold your media for 30 days. Many people who ship orders to us like this option to reduce return shipping costs. This allows them to review their conversions and then after 30 days, we will dispose/recycle the media.
Maybe. Just because the tape is capable of holding 90 minutes, doesn't mean that it is full. The limit for an Audio CD is 80 minutes. If your tape is longer than 80 minutes, then it will require an extra CD at an additional cost.
Yes. We can take the audio track from your disc or tape then transfer it to a digital audio file. We will clean the audio just like we would an audio cassette.
Yes. For orders over 100 standard audio cassettes, we offer a quantity discount. The rate will be custom quoted based on the number of tapes you have, the approximate length of the tapes, and the desired completion date. Contact us to let us know more details about your audio tapes.
We can convert copyrighted material, but please note that we're only able to create one copy.
Yes! Place your order and get packing tips for your audio media. When we receive it, we will give you an estimate and expected completion date. Need it done fast? Let us know your deadline and we'll do whatever we can to meet it.
Music, voices, singing, stories ... who knows what audio memories are there? Let us transfer your reels to audio files or CD.
Get your home videos converted to digital file or DVD. Enjoy and share them again!
I went in and talked to (them) regarding converting cassette tapes of my late husband's Jazz Combo into CD's to give to family and friends as a remembrance. They did an amazing job in a timely manner and even designed a label for the CD that is purely professional. One would have never guessed by the quality of the sound of the CD's that they were taken from old cassettes tucked away in a paper bag. Thank you ... for helping me preserve those precious memories for my family.
Don't give up on those memories. We can repair your tapes.
Broken tapes are like lost memories. You think you know what's on them, but can't view them or listen to them. Don't let those old analog memories disappear! Whether it's a broken audio cassette or a video tape that just won't play, we can repair it and transfer it to digital. Repair costs vary.
We can repair your audio cassettes, reel audio tapes, VHS, 8mm, MiniDV, Betamax, and VHS-C video tapes. Whether the tape itself is broken and needs to be spliced, or you have a broken outer shell, we can repair your tape to get it working again. Some tapes have playback issues due to stickiness. We can "bake" video and audio tapes to improve the ability to play them.
| FEATURE | WAV FILES | MP3 FILES | CD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devices | Computers, some smart TVs | Computers, vehicles, smart TVs | CD and DVD players |
| Quality | Best | Good | Good |
| Max Time | 240 minutes | 240 minutes | 80 minutes |
| Can be edited? | Yes | Yes | No |
| File size | Larger | Smaller | Not files |
NOTE: Vehicles, computers, and smart TVs can vary in their capabilities. Check your owner's manual to verify what type of files your device will play.
Thanks for the wonderful clean-up! For a 45 year old cassette that was badly recorded to begin with, that's amazing!
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We get orders from all across the United States. No matter what you have: video tapes, film, audio reels, slides, photos, or more, we can transfer all your media to digital.
