Audio Conversion Service Soundware.co.uk

Do you have prized old 78's or LP's you never listen to? Do you have recordings of live shows, perhaps your own performances or your children's, on cassette tape?

A backup copy on CD or MP3 can give your old 78's, LP's and cassettes a new lease of life. As well as being far more versatile, you can protect rare recordings from the wear and tear of constant playback. Poor quality or damaged recordings can be restored to remove hiss, clicks and hum.

Listen to your favourite records on your car stereo or iPod.

Restore old recordings to remove clicks and hum.

Protect rare originals from wear and tear.

A unique gift for a friend or loved one

How it Works

We use professional equipment for high-quality transfer of vinyl and tapes to digital format whilst retaining their original analogue warmth.

We then use a combination of sophisticated computer software and detailed manual editing to remove as much noise from the recording as is practical, to restore the quality of your recordings without detracting from their original character.

What it Costs
Pricing is Ł29.95 per item - 78's, LP's and cassettes are all charged at the same rate.

The price includes professional restoration and conversion to CD format, printed labels and jewel cases.

Price inclusive of VAT @17.5%.

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Payment and Carriage

Items can be dropped off at our premises during office hours:

Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm.

You can send your items by post to:

Soundware Audioclinic
1 Osborne Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 2AA

We also operate an insured pick up and drop off courier service for large or valuable orders.
Please call us on: 0191 281 5413 and we will be happy to arrange this.

Return Carriage Charges (UK Only)

Standard insured courier service - Ł6.00 per order.

Insured pickup and return service - Ł18.00 per order.

Payment Methods

By cheque - please make your cheque payable to "Soundware" and include with your item(s).

By credit card - we will contact you on receipt of your item(s) to process payment.

Important notes when sending your items:

Ensure items are suitably protected and packed. We are not responsible for any damage which may arise during carriage to us.

Remember to include full contact details with your items.

FAQ's

How long does it take?
It should take a maximum of 10 working days for you to receive your CD's and original material back. If, however, you have a particular deadline to meet, please contact us and we can often oblige.

What if my record is damaged?
We can often still transfer scratched or warped records. However, the results will vary depending on the level of damage. If we think that your record will not produce a satisfactory transfer, we'll contact you for confirmation before we continue. If your record is too badly damaged for transfer, no fee will be charged - only the return carriage for sending your item back to you.

Can't I do the same job at home?
While there's no substitute for the skills of a professional audio engineer, it is quite possible to convert your vinyl collection to CD using your home computer. See our Guide to Vinyl Conversion or contact us for information on equipment and software.

What about Copyright?
Any recording made over 50 years ago is no longer subject to copyright restrictions. All other recordings are subject to "fair use" restrictions - it is okay to make a copy as a backup as long as you keep original and do not sell it or the backup copy. If the recording is one that you made yourself, for example of your own band, then you own the copyright and can make as many copies as you wish.