Audio & Video Express: A Digital Transfer Service of Frank Scheidt Audio Productions.
We can transfer your Audio Cassettes, LPs, 45s, 78s, 16" Transcription Records, Reel to Reel Tapes, Micro and Mini Cassettes — even 8 Track Tapes to CD-R.
We can also transfer your VHS, 8mm analog video tapes and Mini DV digital video to DVD. Call first to consult about video transfer prices. Turnaround time is generally 3-4 business days after we receive your materials.
Just send us your Audio & Video and we’ll take care of the rest! We can even convert Euaropean PAL formatted DVDs to US NTSC Format.
BUT FIRST, BEFORE you send us your treasures, contact us via email at audioexpress@fsaudio.biz or phone us at 585-232-5210 (Eastern time) so we can discuss what it is you wish to have transferred and go over any details and special needs.
Our transfer service includes: cleaning of your records, some noise reduction to reduce clicks in the case of records, and hiss for tapes, tracking of the CD for music tracks, a jewel case with a reduced image of the album cover (in the case of LPs) a track listing, and a label on the CD itself.
A note about noise reduction: we apply only an amount that does not cause degradation of the music. While it’s possible to eliminate virtually every noise and crackle, you probably would not like the end result!
We use Taiyo Yuden CD-Rs, which we believe to be the best in quality and reliability.
If your audio cassette is broken, we’ll fix it, if possible, at no extra charge.
Price list:
LPs to CD-R: For 1-5 LPs, $19.95 per LP; for 6 or more LPs, $17.95 per LP.
Audio Cassettes to CD-R: $17.95* per cassette for 1-5 cassettes; for 6 or more, $15.95 per cassette.
For Reel to Reel tapes**, 45 and 78 rpm records, mini and micro cassettes, and VHS Tapes, please email or call to discuss.
All prices are Plus Shipping back to you. New York residents, please add 8% tax.
Note: ONE LP per CD Please.
*For Audio Cassettes, ONE Cassette per CD, but keep in mind that a CD will only hold 80 Minutes. If you need a full C-90 or longer tape transferred, we will put each side of the cassette onto a CD. The cost for the two CDs then will be $24.95.
Additional CD Copies of your Non-Copyright Masters are $5.00 each; less for multiple copies - please consult with us.
**Many older Reel to Reel tapes deteriorate after time. This causes the tape to become sticky and unplayable. The tapes affected had a polyester base with a back coating, often identified by its black backing. We utilize a process called “baking”, which is exactly what it sounds like. We literally bake the tape at a low temperature for about 4 hours in a special oven. This process will render the tape playable almost as good as new. After time, the deterioration will return, but there is plenty of time to transfer the tape to a CD before that happens.
We charge $15 per tape to bake it.
Shipping: We can use Media Mail shipping for $4.00, which includes Delivery Confirmation. This service can take 1 to 2 weeks. For faster service, we can use Priority Mail (usually 2 days)with Delivery Confirmation at $7.00. Prices are for Domestic Shipping only.
Payment: We accept Visa, Mastercard, money order, or a credit card through PayPal (NO e-checks).Payment must accompany your order, but credit cards will not be charged until we complete and ship your job.
Legal Disclaimer: Regarding Copyright Material - You (and we) are allowed to make one digital copy of copyrighted material that you own. Please don't send us rented tapes or material you borrow from the public library for transferring. It's illegal and we won't transfer it if we believe the material does not belong to you.
