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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.
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We had such a great experience with Smooth Photo Scanning, and I really can’t recommend them enough. We brought them a very old book with Sanskrit/Devanagari text, which turned out to be a much more complicated project than a standard book scan. Brandon took the time to go through the book, understand exactly what we were trying to accomplish, and talk through the different options with us. One… of the biggest challenges was the OCR. Devanagari wasn’t compatible with the typical OCR programs they normally work with, but instead of just telling us it couldn’t be done, Brandon independently researched different OCR programs and tested several options on our pages. He spent a lot of extra time trying to find something that might actually work for us which was so above and beyond of him. The scanning itself was incredible. The book was scanned completely non-destructively, with absolutely no damage to it, and the quality of the finished images is beautiful. We were honestly amazed at how clear and professional everything came out. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the amount of time and care that went into the project. We were also on a bit of a time crunch because we were trying to get the material ready to begin working with our teacher, and everyone went above and beyond to accommodate our timeline. Everyone we interacted with was super understanding and helpful.. While we were there Brandon also took the time to show us some of the incredible archival work they’ve done, involving places like Madison Square Garden and historical works. It was extremely fascinating to see the level of care and expertise that goes into preserving these materials. We are so grateful to Brandon and the whole team. They were amazing to work with and this truly is a passion for all of them. The quality of the scans is amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you have something valuable or irreplaceable that you need scanned, especially if it requires extra care, I would seriously recommend Smooth Photo Scanning. 11 out of 10!
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Great experience overall. I brought in my paintings to be scanned and they had everything done same day, which I really appreciated. The customer service was very friendly , professional, and made the process smooth. The quality came out exactly how I needed. Definitely a solid spot if you're an artist looking to get your work digitized . I will be back for sure .
- Tamar RobinsonGoogle review
I brought in 17 beta tapes from an old camcorder and within a week and a half they were put on a thumb drive! Excellent service, really nice people that work there! I highly recommend! It was so nice to be able to share these videos from almost 30 years ago with my grown children! They loved seeing themselves as little kids.
- Lesley RafesGoogle review
The old video tape that Brandon had digitized for me had presented a few difficulties on my end. I got back in touch with him with questions a couple of times, via email. He responded quickly every time and guided me to find a solution to the problem. He is a very responsible and professional businessman. I highly recommend Smooth Photo Scanning.
- Guillermo GallegosGoogle review
I had three very old family group photos colorized by Smooth Photo Services and the result was amazing, seemingly bringing those persons back to life with perfectly chosen colors, an excellent job. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your more important b&w photos.
