Sound Affair Mastering
​Precision Mastering for Vinyl, Digital, Streaming & CD
Audio Restoration & Preservation
We can transfer and restore all audio from 78 and LP transcription disks, analog tape, and digital tape formats.
Additional services include:
- Acetate disk repair
- Reel-to-real analog tape editing
- Audiotape splice repair and replacement
- Non-invasive tape cleaning and conditioning
- Audio cassette cartridge replacement and repair
- Tape Baking
Audio restoration is the process of improving the sound quality of a recording. We use EQ, phase optimization, clip restoration, channel and level re-balancing, noise removal, and many other techniques. Generally, audio restoration is done for CD mastering, lacquer disk cutting for vinyl record production, forensic purposes, or even personal reasons. The intended use will determine the extent and method of the restoration.
Audio preservation is the transfer of recordings from media that deteriorates over time (usually disks and tape) into a digital format. After the transfer, you may also want to consider having the audio restored to improve the sound quality.
Archival and Audio Re-Recording
This is different process from audio restoration. It's the faithful re-recording of audio onto a new medium for the purpose of preserving the audio for the future. Efforts are sometimes made to extend the life of the source medium containing the original audio, but the main purpose is to preserve the audio itself by careful re-recording.
No matter what the recording medium - reel to reel tapes, audio cassettes, 45,s
lacquer acetate disk's, 78's, DAT tapes, phonograph records, or Flexi disk’s - all
recorded media deteriorate over time. This process involves carefully transferring the audio to a new format, ensuring it is preserved in its best form and sound for future playback. If the original medium has deteriorated extensively and the audio cannot be adequately restored, then re-recording may be good option to archive the audio.
Ron is a seasoned expert in audio restoration, with years of experience dedicated to the meticulous work of various audio formats. At Sound Affair, we have the proper equipment, tools and knowledge to maintain and restore them. Contact us to discuss your project’s needs, so we can provide the best option to preserve your recordings.