Microcassette to Digital Service
Listening to familiar recordings has a way of bringing us back in time to re-experience those moments from the past. Microcassettes were once a practical and convenient way to record audio, particularly voice. Audio cassettes were once a great way to capture and preserve those moments. Unfortunately, newer technology has rendered audio cassettes obsolete. Magnetic audio tapes deteriorate over time and further degrade with repeat use.
Converting cassette tapes to CD is one way to lengthen the lifespan of your audio favorites. CD’s do have their limitations though. The best way to preserve your recordings forever is to convert cassettes to digital. Converting audio cassettes to digital files allows you to conveniently listen to those old favorites from any device and instantly share them with loved ones. Give us a call today or place your order online to get started.
Accepted Audio Formats
Our pricing for MicroCassettes to MP3 service
| QUANTITY | BULK DISCOUNT | PRICE PER TAPE (UP TO 2.5 HOURS) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | 0% | $20.00 |
| 11-25 | 15% | $17.00 |
| 26-50 | 20% | $16.00 |
| 51-100 | 25% | $15.00 |
| 101-200 | 30% | $14.00 |
| 200+ | Call | Call |
| ADDITIONAL VIDEOTAPE TRANSFER OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Create Custom Labelled Audio CD | $9 per CD |
| Additional DVD Copies | $7 per CD |
| Split and Name Audio Tracks | $5 per Track |
| Repair, Re-case, Re-spool Damaged Tape | up to $25 |
| Custom Audio Editing Service | $55 per hour |
| Reel to Reel Audio Transfer (1 hour minimum) | $30 per half hour |
Every MicroCassette Transfer Includes:
- Audio Optimization and Enhancement
- Background Hissing Removal
- Beginning and End Blank Space Trimming
- Custom Naming of Audio Files by Label
- Free Shipping for Orders Over $250
- Free Pickup for Orders over $500 (NYC Tri-State Area)
MicroCassette to Digital Process
Once your microcassette tapes are received at our secure facility in NJ, they are labeled and logged into our order tracking system. Before converting microcassettes to digital or CD, each tape is inspected for damage and repaired as necessary. Our audio transfer technicians then process each tape using specialized equipment and software in real-time from beginning to end to ensure every moment is preserved.
Once your audio content is captured and converted to digital, each file is checked for quality and edited using professional tools to ensure playback is clean and balanced. We remove background hissing, even out volume fluctuations and adjust playback levels. We also trim out blank space at the beginning and end of each recording. When we convert microcassettes to digital, each side of the cassette is output as a separate file.
Once captured and optimized, your audio recordings are then converted to high quality MP3 files. As a standard, we convert microcassettes to MP3. We can also output to WAV, FLAC or Apple Lossless files as requested. All files are written to your storage media of choice for delivery or made available to download. If you prefer discs, we can convert microcassette tapes to CDs as well.
Convert MicroCassettes to Digital or CD?
Converting microcassette tapes to CD is a good option if you plan on listening in the car or on CD player at home, but they can be rather limiting. Each CD can only hold 80 minutes of audio and requires a working CD player. Even if you have a CD player the disc can still get damaged or lost, so it’s best to make sure you have a digital backup.
Converting cassettes to MP3 or another digital format allows you more versatility than CD’s alone. Digital audio files can be backed up, edited and played with ease on your computer, smartphone, MP3 player or other device. You can also share them easily and always have them with you ready to play. Digital audio files will last far longer and can be duplicated endlessly; you can even create your own CD’s with the files.
