Domestic Reel-To-Reel Tape to CD and Digital Files | Oxfordshire UK

AUDIO REEL TO REEL OXFORDSHIRE UK  

Domestic Reel to Reel to CD, WAV, FLAC, MP3 (1/4inch magnetic tape)

Reel to reel audio was once the most popular format for recording and storing audio. After the development and rise of the audio cassette, reel to reel eventually faded into obscurity. As a result, audio reels are difficult to listen to due to outdated and hard to find equipment. We can help you transfer your reel to reel to CD and convert them to long lasting archival discs or music files on your computer.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - HOW TO ORDER

1. Add all of your items together and either post or bring your order in to our office.

2. If posting, please ensure a letter is within the box, to include your full name, address, email and mobile and post using a tracked service to:

Oxford Duplication Centre Ltd
29 Banbury Road
Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AQ

Our offices are open Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3pm. Tel: 01865 457000 or email: cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com

3. Once received, we will prepare an estimate for your approval by email. Once approved, your order will be completed within 15 working days. Urgent orders can be supported but may incur an additional cost.

Tape Speed -  the speed at which the tape is run is not determined by its manufacturer, it’s set by the operator of the recorder at the time of recording. If the operator did not somehow indicate what speed was used, then the tape speed can only be determined by playing the tape. Tape speed is specified as inches per second, typically abbreviated IPS. The standard speeds for ¼” audio reels are:

  • • 1-7/8 IPS Domestic Reels
  • • 3-3/4 IPS Domestic Reels
  • • 7-1/2 IPS Domestic or Professional
  • • 15 IPS Professional
  • • 30 IPS Professional

Slow speeds are used to obtain enough runtime to fit the recording on a given length of tape. The slower the tape speed, the more content will fit on the reel. High speeds are used to maximize the fidelity of the recording. The higher the tape speed, the greater the fidelity.

Corporate, Heritage and Consumer Audio Tape Digitisation

Output to Waveform Audio File Format (WAV, WAVE, Broadcast BWF) AIFF, MP3 or CD
16-bit 44.1 kHz (CD) upto 24-bit 192 kHz.  All prices exclude VAT at 20%
CASSETTE SERVICES PER TAPE 1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+
Cassettes, Dictaphone, Mini and Micro Cassettes
Cassettes - upto 60mins 24.00 22.00 20.00 18.00 16.00
Cassettes - 90mins 26.00 24.00 22.00 20.00 18.00
Cassettes - 120mins 28.00 26.00 24.00 22.00 20.00
1/4" DOMESTIC SERVICES PER REEL1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+
Domestic reel to reel - upto 1hr 30.00 28.00 26.00 24.00 22.00
Domestic reel to reel - 2hrs 34.00 32.00 30.00 28.00 26.00
Domestic reel to reel - 3hrs+ 36.00 34.00 32.00 30.00 28.00
Tape baking per unit - if required 5.00
Domestic spool diameters are 3.25", 5" and 7" with recording speeds of either 1 7/8 ips, 3 3/4 ips or 7 1/2 ips and usually quarter-track (4 track) mono or stereo.
1/4" HALF/2-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+
2-track studio master professional tape 7" 30.00 28.00 26.00 24.00 22.00
2-track studio master professional tape 10.5" 40.00 38.00 36.00 34.00 32.00
Prices include baking
Spool diameters are 7" and 10.5" half-track (2-track) stereo running at 15 ips or 30 ips.
1/4" MULTI-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+
4-track professional tape 10.5" 50.00 45.00 40.00 35.00 30.00
8-track professional tape 10.5" 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00
Prices include baking
1/2" MULTI-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL1+ 10+ 25+ 50+ 100+
1/2 inch 2-track professional tape 60.00 55.00 50.00 45.00 40.00
1/2 inch 4-track professional tape 70.00 65.00 60.00 55.00 50.00
1/2 inch 8-track professional tape 80.00 75.00 70.00 65.00 60.00
1/2 inch 16-track professional tape 100.00 95.00 90.00 85.00 80.00
Prices include baking
Recording One Direction
Sinqle Track		 Recording Both Directions
Double Track
Time Chart Monophonic Stereophonic Monophonic Stereophonic
1 Track 2 Track 2 Track 4 Track
Feet 1 7/ 8
iQS		 3 3/ 4
iQS		 7 1/ 2
iQS		 15
iQS		 1 7/ 8
iQS		 3 3/ 4
iQS		 7 1/ 2
iQS		 15
iQS
150 ' 15 min 7.5 min 4 min 2 min 30 min 15 min 7.5 min 4 min
300 ' 30 min 15 min 7.5 min 4 min 60 min 30 min 15 min 7.5 min
600 ' 60 min 30 min 15 min 8 min 120 min 60 min 30 min 15 min
1200 ' 120 min 60 min 30 min 15 min 240 min 120 min 60 min 30 min
1800' 180 min 90 min 45 min 22.5 min 360 min 180 min 90 min 45 min
2400 ' 240 min 120 min 60 min 30 min 480 min 240 min 120 min 60 min
3600 ' 360 min 180 min 90 min 45 min 720 min 480 min 180 min 90 min

 

Our offices are open Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm Friday 8am - 3pm

Our offices and large customer parking are located at the back of our premise, 29b Rear Part Banbury Road, Kidlington OX5 1AQ, behind the large green building attached, opposite Benmead Road.

Contact Us 01865 457000 or email cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com