You send us your records and we do the rest!
Audio Conservation can transfer, digitize and convert your large, oversized 16″ (or larger) transcription records to new modern digital formats and preserve them for future generations.
$39.99
You send us your records and we do the rest!
Audio Conservation can transfer, digitize and convert your large, oversized 16″ (or larger) transcription records to new modern digital formats and preserve them for future generations.
$39.99
Our price includes one large format 16″ record or transcription disc of any size and length of time to a new lossless digital file, a thorough cleaning of your record (if possible based on the composition of the media) and a scanned picture of your original media. Also included is the basic editing of your new digital file to correct the start, end points and end fades.
You can purchase our cloud storage option and we will supply a download link to your newly digitized Transcription Disc or or you can purchase a CD-R or USB Thumb Drive from us above and we will include it in your package when we return your material.
Upon receipt and inspection of your material we typically complete transfers in 3-5 business days at which time we will return your media via USPS and supply a tracking number.
Electrical Transcription Record digitizing almost always requires additional audio restoration to improve the sound quality. If you would like restoration services to fix issues with your 16″ Record to digital conversion such as pops, crackle, hiss or hum please specify at checkout and we will give you a quote upon completion of the transfer.
It is important to note that some types of records such as acetates, home made pressings, cylinder phonograph records and aluminum, glass or fiber core discs will most likely never be able to be fully restored but can be greatly improved.
Unfortunately there is no universal solution when it comes to fixing and restoring recorded sound. Audio restoration can be simple and take 15-20 minutes or take multiple hours depending on the issues present and techniques required to perform the work. In the case of vinyl records many pops and clicks in the new digital audio transfer need to be removed by “hand” during the editing process. This results in a clean and more natural sounding master recording while preserving the original sound of the record.
Please be aware that websites offering a fixed price for restoration work are generally using a “one size fits all” approach and potentially doing more harm than good to the finished audio. Each time unwanted noise is removed it affects the audio, restoration should be tailored towards the individual recording and changes within the recording. A simple recording with 10 songs has 10 different songs, so the restoration work applied to one song doesn’t always apply to the other songs.
We monitor your media the entire time it’s being converted and perform real time adjustments if necessary to ensure the best quality digital transfers. We are not a “big box” digitizing service and do not outsource any of our work. All of your 78 records are converted digitally in house right here in the USA. Our digitizing services are archival quality with specific attention given to the individual needs of the customer on a per project basis.
Our new and vintage transfer equipment is regularly maintained, cleaned and calibrated to provide the best sound quality for your audio transfers.
16″ transcription records were a type of audio disc used for broadcasting and recording purposes in the early to mid-20th century. They were larger than the more common 10″ or 12″ vinyl records used for commercial music releases, and were often made of materials like shellac or acetate.
The use of 16″ transcription records began in the 1920s and 1930s, when radio broadcasting was becoming more popular. These records were used by radio stations to record and play back programming, such as news broadcasts, live music and performances or for military, educational and government recordings. They were also used by musicians, recording & film studios for making high-quality recordings of their music.
One advantage of the 16″ transcription record was its longer playing time compared to commercial records. While commercial records typically only had enough space for one or two songs, a 16″ record could hold up to 15 minutes of audio on each side. This allowed for longer programs and performances to be recorded and broadcast.
Another advantage of 16″ transcription records was their high sound quality. They were often recorded at higher speeds than commercial records, which allowed for more detail to be captured in the recording. They were also played back on specialized equipment, which could extract a higher level of fidelity from the discs.
However, 16″ transcription records were expensive to produce and required specialized equipment to play and record. They were never sold commercially to consumers due to the fact that they were largely unplayable on most phonograph’s & record players at the time. As new technologies like magnetic tape emerged, the use of 16″ transcription records began to decline. Today, they are rare and likely one of a kind, they should be transferred as soon as possible to preserve them historically as the media is deteriorating and not improving with age.
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