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Digitization & Restoration

Digitization & Restoration

You can also contact RECORDA for the digitization and restoration of analogue material, as long as we have the right analogue equipment.

You can also contact RECORDA for the digitization and restoration of analogue material, as long as we have the right analogue equipment.

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How do we restore?

How do we restore?

At the intake of the material to be digitized, a 'first' master file is created. This is the first digital copy of the original sound recording and forms the basis for all further copies.

The master file is created by converting a Reel-to-Reel 1/4 inch tape, Compact Cassette, Digital Compact Cassette, DAT, MiniDisc, 45-33 rpm record, 78 rpm Shellac record, video VHS, SVHS, DV, Digital8, Hi8 cassette,... to a digital file format.

Of course, we always keep an unedited version of the master file separately during the digitization process.

When defining the quality requirements for the master stock, we take into account the objectives of the digitization project:

When defining the quality requirements for the master stock, we take into account the objectives of the digitization project:

1

The digital audio file only serves to unlock the content of the sound recording.

The digital audio file only serves to unlock the content of the sound recording.

2

The digital audio file must be a reliable reproduction of the original analogue sound recording.

The digital audio file must be a reliable reproduction of the original analogue sound recording.

3

The digital audio file should replace the original analogue document in case of loss or damage.

The digital audio file should replace the original analogue document in case of loss or damage.

4

After the source material has been checked, the digitization equipment is accurately adjusted. To the extent desired, artefacts are also restored.

After the source material has been checked, the digitization equipment is accurately adjusted. To the extent desired, artefacts are also restored.

Countless options

Countless options

This can be a very labor-intensive and long process when it comes to a manual restoration. That is why a "model" is made in advance of any restoration to be carried out for approval.

A lot can also be automatic. Specialized software can ensure that a lot of clicks, scratches and noise are removed in an intelligent way.

This can be a very labor-intensive and long process when it comes to a manual restoration. That is why a "model" is made in advance of any restoration to be carried out for approval.

A lot can also be automatic. Specialized software can ensure that a lot of clicks, scratches and noise are removed in an intelligent way.