¼’’ Domestic Reel-To-Reel Tape to CD and Digital Files | Audio Specialists Oxfordshire UK
Audio Duplication at Oxford Duplication Centre
Domestic Reel to Reel to CD, WAV, FLAC, MP3 (1/4inch magnetic tape)
standard cassettes | micro cassettes | 8-tracks | vinyl records | domestic reel to reel | cd ripping | pro reel to reel | dat audio tape | laserdiscs
For domestic reels we use Sony model TC-377 machines, which are a specialist 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system, which can take reel size: up to 7 inch reel, and support tape speeds: 1 7⁄8 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips. These machines are perfect for converting your domestic reels into high quality WAV files or CDs.
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 As a result, audio reels are difficult to listen to due to outdated and hard to find equipment.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.
| Recording One Direction Sinqle Track |
Recording Both Directions Double Track |
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| 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 |
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 Domestic and Multi-Track Reel to Reel Tapes, Studio Masters, Cassettes and Dictaphone Tape Conversion 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 |
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| Our service supports consumer, corporate, production houses and heritage with professional, high quality audio conversions, from 1 unit to 1000's. Clients include Open University, All Souls College, Oxford University, Production Houses. We support NDA clients with confidential orders that require specialist work. |
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| CASSETTE SERVICES PER TAPE | 1+ | 10+ | 25+ | 50+ | 100+ |
| Cassettes, Dictaphone, Mini and Micro Cassettes | |||||
| Cassettes - 30mins | 18.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 |
| Cassettes - 60mins | 20.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 12.00 |
| Cassettes - 90mins | 22.00 | 20.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 |
| Cassettes - 120mins | 24.00 | 22.00 | 20.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 |
| Tape baking per reel - if required | 5.00 | ||||
| Audio restoration per cassette | 10.00 | ||||
| 1/4" DOMESTIC SERVICES PER REEL | 1+ | 10+ | 25+ | 50+ | 100+ |
| Domestic reel to reel - 30mins | 20.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 | 14.00 | 12.00 |
| Domestic reel to reel - 60mins | 24.00 | 22.00 | 20.00 | 18.00 | 16.00 |
| Domestic reel to reel - 90mins | 26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 | 20.00 | 18.00 |
| Domestic reel to reel - 120mins | 28.00 | 26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 | 20.00 |
| Domestic reel to reel - 180mins | 30.00 | 28.00 | 26.00 | 24.00 | 22.00 |
| Tape baking per reel - if required | 5.00 | ||||
| Audio restoration per reel | 10.00 | ||||
| Reels are converted with a general audio restoration. If you require a more detailed restoration, then an additional charge of £10.00 per reel will apply. 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. |
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| 1/4" HALF/2-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL | 1+ | 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. |
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| 1/4" MULTI-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL | 1+ | 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 |
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| 1/2" MULTI-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL | 1+ | 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 | |||||
| Please contact us for a detailed quotation based upon your requirements |
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| 1" MULTI-TRACK SERVICES PER REEL | 1+ | 10+ | 25+ | 50+ | 100+ |
| 1 inch 4-track professional tape | 70.00 | ||||
| 1 inch 8-track professional tape | 90.00 | ||||
| 1 inch 16-track professional tape | 110.00 | ||||
| 1 inch 24-track professional tape | 130.00 | ||||
| Prices include baking | |||||
| Please contact us for a detailed quotation based upon your requirements |
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