Digital audio conversion Services

Audio to Digital Conversion FAQs

Can you convert old audio cassette tapes to digital?

Yes. We professionally convert old audio cassette tapes to digital files, allowing important recordings, music and family memories to be preserved and enjoyed on modern devices. Digital files can be supplied in MP3,or WAV.

Why choose Mr Scan for audio conversion?

Sound quality is extremely important to us. We have been DJs since 1991, so we have decades of experience listening to, working with and recognising good-quality audio. We only use high-quality professional playback and audio equipment for our conversion work, helping us obtain the best possible result from the original recording.

Do you use professional equipment for audio transfers?

Yes. We use high-quality playback equipment selected for the individual audio format rather than relying on basic consumer USB cassette players or low-cost conversion equipment. The quality of the playback equipment is an important part of producing a good digital transfer.

Can you convert answerphone tapes and old telephone messages?

Yes. We can digitise many old answerphone tapes and recordings, including messages stored on MicroCassette and Mini-Cassette formats. These often contain family voices and personal messages that may exist nowhere else, so converting them to digital is an excellent way to preserve them.

Can you convert Dictaphone recordings to digital?

Yes. We convert MicroCassette and Mini-Cassette Dictaphone recordings to digital files. These may contain spoken notes, interviews, meetings, family recordings or other important voice recordings.

What audio formats can you convert?

We convert a wide range of analogue and digital audio formats including standard audio cassettes, MicroCassettes, Mini-Cassettes, Dictaphone tapes, answerphone tapes, reel-to-reel audio, DAT tapes, 8-track cartridges, MiniDiscs, vinyl records and audio CDs.

Can you convert reel-to-reel audio tapes?

Yes. We provide reel-to-reel audio tape conversion to digital. As with all older audio formats, the final result will depend on the condition of the tape and the quality of the original recording.

Can you convert vinyl records to digital?

Yes. We can convert 33, 45 and 78 rpm vinyl records to digital audio files, allowing older recordings to be preserved and played without repeatedly using the original record.

Can you convert MiniDisc and DAT recordings?

Yes. We convert Sony MiniDisc and DAT digital audio tapes as well as a range of other professional and domestic audio formats.

Do you improve the sound during the conversion?

Yes. Our audio conversion service includes professional audio restoration and enhancement where suitable. This can help reduce unwanted hiss, hum, clicks, crackle, pops and background noise while retaining the character of the original recording.

Can you completely remove hiss and background noise?

We can often reduce unwanted noise considerably, but it is important not to remove so much that voices or music are damaged in the process. Our aim is to improve clarity while keeping the recording sounding as natural as possible.

What is the best digital format for an old audio tape?

MP3 is ideal for most customers because it offers very good sound quality with manageable file sizes and excellent compatibility. WAV is an uncompressed format suitable for customers who want a larger studio-quality file.

Can you convert recordings of family members and old voices?

Yes. Many of the tapes we receive contain irreplaceable recordings of parents, grandparents, children and other family members. Old conversations, spoken messages, interviews and answerphone recordings can all be preserved as digital audio files where the recording remains recoverable.

What if my audio tape is snapped or damaged?

Damaged tapes can often still be recovered. If a cassette has snapped, jammed, become mouldy or will not play correctly, we can assess it and carry out repair work where possible to recover the usable audio.

Will an old tape sound as good as a modern digital recording?

The finished quality will always depend partly on the original recording and the condition of the tape. A poorly recorded or badly deteriorated tape cannot be turned into a modern studio recording, but using good-quality playback equipment and careful digital restoration can make a significant difference to the final result.

Can I have my converted audio supplied by download or USB?

Yes. Digital audio files can be supplied by secure digital download or on a USB stick, depending on your requirements.

Can I send several different types of audio tape in the same order?

Yes. You can send a mixture of audio formats in the same order, such as standard cassettes, Dictaphone tapes, MiniDiscs, DAT tapes or reel-to-reel recordings. Each item will be converted using the appropriate equipment for that format.

Can I post my audio tapes to you from anywhere in the UK?

Yes. We accept audio conversion orders from customers throughout the UK. Local customers can also arrange to drop their recordings off at our Farnham, Surrey studio.