You send us your cylinder phonograph record and we do the rest!
Audio Conservation can transfer, digitize and convert your Edison gold moulded phonograph cylinder records (black or brown wax 2 minute), Edison Blue Amberol 4 minute, Columbia, Oxford, U-S Everlasting and Lakeside Indestructible cylinder phonograph records to new modern digital formats and preserve them for future generations.
$39.99
Our price includes one Cylinder Phonograph Record Transfer (cylinder phonograph record digitizing) of any length of time to a new lossless digital file. Also included is the basic editing of your new digital file to correct the start, end points and end fades.
We can supply a download link to your newly digitized Phonograph Cylinder or you can purchase a CD-R or USB Thumb Drive from us below and we will include it in your package when we return your material. You are also welcome to supply your own hard drive, flash or thumb drive.
Upon receipt and inspection of your material we typically complete transfers in 1-3 business days at which time we will return your media via USPS and supply a tracking number.
Nearly all cylinder records are now over 100 years old and can greatly greatly benefit from audio restoration to improve the sound quality. If you require restoration services for your phonograph record to digital conversion please specify at checkout and we will give you a quote upon completion of the transfer.
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 cylinder phonograph record digitizing many of the reproducer (or needle) noises present in the new digital audio transfer need to be removed by “hand” during the editing process. Most often it is only possible to reduce the amount of crackle present and not completely eliminate it. These sounds were inherent to cylinder phonograph recordings and are always present in the media. It is generally not possible to completely restore the sound from cylinder records but the acoustic quality can be vastly improved.
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.
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 cylinder phonograph 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.
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Outstanding in every way! Unbelievably quick turn around and there are even excellent clear envelopes provided to protect each record. The shipping was professionally packed and delivered with priority mail. Awesome!
Superb Storage and Service! Crisp, clear sound quality and well archived, detailed, orderly sound files!
Excellent Customer service!
I ordered a digitization of a 60-year old reel to reel audiotape. Not only did it come out perfectly, but they did it in less than a week. I chose to have this done by way of a download, rather than a disc or thumb drive, and I could not be more pleased with the result.
Well done!