You send us your Edison Diamond Disc Records and we do the rest.
If you have rare Edison Diamond Disc Records we can transfer them for you!
Audio Conservation can transfer, digitize and convert your Edison disc records to new modern digital formats and preserve them for future generations. Edison Diamond Disc Records are vertical cut “hill-and-dale” type records and play at 80 RPM’s. They are not the same as the common shellac 78 and can’t be played using the same 3 mil conical styli.
We digitize all records to uncompressed 16/44.1K WAV audio files, however we can transfer to nearly any professional audio format upon request at no additional charge.
$34.99
Our price includes one Edison Diamond Disc Record Transfer of any length of time, to a new lossless digital file, a thorough cleaning of your record (if possible based on composition) 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 Edison Diamond Disc Record or you can purchase a CD-R or USB Thumb Drive from us above to transfer your media to 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.
Record digitizing almost always requires additional audio restoration to improve the sound quality. If you would like restoration services to fix issues with your Edison Diamond Disc 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 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 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.
The Edison Diamond Disc Record was a type of phonograph record first introduced by the Thomas Edison company in 1912 and produced until 1929. It was made of a hard, durable material called Condensite which consisted of a thin coating of a phenolic resin virtually identical to Bakelite on a core of compressed wood flour. The records were close to 1/4″ thick, much thicker than the popular 78 rpm shellac record.
The Edison Diamond Disc Record had several advantages over other cylinder style phonograph records of the time. The main advantage was that it played at a slower speed of 80 rpm, which allowed for longer playing time and better sound quality. Additionally, the groove on the record was wider and deeper, which allowed for a more precise reproduction of sound.
Another unique feature of the Edison Diamond Disc Record was its use of vertical recording, rather than the lateral recording used by other phonograph records. This meant that the stylus moved up and down rather than side to side, which resulted in a distinct and unique sound quality.
The Edison Diamond Disc Record was expensive, both to produce and to purchase. The phonographs that could play them were also expensive and not as widely available as other types of phonographs. Additionally, the use of vertical recording made it incompatible with other types of phonographs.
Despite these drawbacks, the Edison Diamond Disc Record was popular among audiophiles and collectors of the time. It was particularly prized for its superior sound quality, and many recordings of classical music and opera were made exclusively on Edison Diamond Disc Records.
The popularity of the Edison Diamond Disc Record began to decline in the 1920s, as newer technologies like electrical recording and the 78 rpm shellac record emerged. The last Edison Diamond Disc Record was produced in 1929, and the company discontinued the format shortly thereafter. Today, Edison Diamond Disc Records are sought after by collectors and remain an important part of the history of recorded sound.
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