Audio transfers from video99.co.uk  



The UK's most affordable and flexible audio transfers.

A personal service by an engineer with 20 years of audio experience.  Transfers to CD, computer and more.

Discounts for quantity.  Lowest prices in the UK but the highest quality.

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Despite our name, video99.co.uk is also a leading audio transfers service, offering an exceptionally wide range of audio formats.  We can run audio to CD, MP3, computer or minidisc, just let us know your requirements.  

Reel to reel

Minidisc

Cassette

Digital Compact Cassette DCC

Digital Compact Cassette DCC to CD or computer transfers now also available, starting at £16 per tape.  DCC was a digital audio format marketed by Philips from 1994 to 1996.  Despite excellent technical results, it was not a commercial success.  Transfer to CD can be carried out in a pure digital data stream for the best possible results.

DAT (Digital Audio Tape)

Microcassette and Mini Cassette

Microcassette (left) and Minicassette (right) tapes are very similar and often confused.

Audio tracks from video tapes

Audio tracks from any kind of video cassette can be transferred to CD or computer file.  This includes Hifi or linear audio tracks from VHS, Betamax, V2000 and camcorder tapes of all types.  Also FM sound tracks from BetacamSP studio tapes, and PCM digital audio recordings of the PCM-F1 (including PCM-601 and PCM-701) formats usually recorded on Betamax but may be any video cassette (very few transfer companies handle the PCM F1 format).  The cost of PCM-F1 transfers is typically £25 per CD of up to 80 minutes.  Just email me with your requirements. 

Ask email me details.  Prices start from £12 per tape and extra copies at £3.50.

8-track tapes

8-track tapes were often sold as pre-recorded titles in the 1970's, but recorders also existed to allow recording onto blank tapes.  I can run 8-track tapes in stereo to CD with track splits.  Priced around £20 per tape, I now have brand new 8-track equipment in to get the very best results.

What I don't do

I don't generally run vinyl to CD transfers and would would recommend recordstocd.co.uk who specialise in these.  Some PCM recordings on Umatic tapes are not yet available.

TESTIMONIALS  

Some previous testimonials for www.video99.co.uk audio transfers.

• "Very impressed with the speed of your service and delighted with the product. I thought the recordings of my deceased parents and my children when they were tiny had been lost forever. To hear a 35-40 year old recording brought back a lot of happy memories. Your suggestion of splitting it into tracks was great. Again many thanks for a cost effective solution. "  Open reel audio tape to CD 30.11.11
  
• " After locating "video99" on the internet I sent 3 video tapes and 1 highly treasured 25 year old audio cassette tape to Colin.  Very impressed with both the quality and speed of service.  The whole process took less than a week from start to finish. Delighted with the outcome and have no hesitation in recommending the service Colin provides at "video99" Richard November 2011"
  
• "Hi Colin Thanks for the MP3 files and the CD's that arrived this morning. Bearing in mind I only posted the cassette tape to you 2 days ago, this is an extremely fast and efficient service. The transfer form tape to MP3 file is flawless and it has been very special to be able to listen to the recording of my brother and I from 28 years ago ! I would recommend you and your work to anyone, Best wishes, Louise"  Cassette to CD and MP3 files, 01.11.11
  
• "I had some spool tapes from over 40 years ago and one, in particular, was very dear to me as it was a tape letter from my parents and friends. It was sent to me in 1969 when I young, alone and  abroad. It had my dad's voice on it and he passed away a long time ago.  Then I "found" Colin, who, with his exceptional service and efficiency,  transferred the letter tape onto CD. It has been very emotional for me, my brother and my children being able to listen to these voices from the past. I cannot thank Colin enough. Now, as I write, I am listening to the first music tape he has transferred. These were made for me by my brother so long ago and were the only music  I had access to at the time. I listened to them over and over again but the quality is still good. Janet"  Open reel tpaes to CD, 25.10.11
  Thank you, Colin, for helping us to regain our memories.
  
• "Many, many thanks Colin, not only for the sonically excellent conversion of my old PCM F1 tapes, but the highly efficient manner in which you turned the job around, and the friendly advice along the way. I cannot recommend your services highly enough. Thank you."  Betamax PCM-F1 audio tapes run to CD using my latest 701ES converter.  Super results!  06.05.11
• "Thank you so much for the excellent transfer of my VHS and audio tapes to disc. I was a bit nervous about sending off irreplaceable personal recordings to someone I'd found as the result of an internet search - but my concerns were entirely misplaced. I was very impressed by the promptness of both your communications and the transfers; and I am delighted with the care you have obviously taken and the quality of the transferred audio and visual content.  Jos."  Video and audio cassettes put to DVD and CD.  01.03.11
• "Hi Colin The CDs arrived safely yesterday and play fine on my equipment. As I suspected, I'm more than happy with the sound quality, it's been great to hear the recordings again after so many years. I have unearthed some more old DATs so will be sending them to you shortly for the same treatment - I know they will be safe in your hands. Thanks so much for the great personal service you have given me - fast, efficient, great quality and all at a reasonable price. Couldn't have asked for more. I have already recommended you to my friends! Best wishes Stella"  DAT to CD, 06.02.11
• "An extremely prompt and personal service. Felt highly valued as a customer and it was made clear at each stage the quality that would be achieved. Just lovely to hear my late Dad's voice from 1961!"  Cassette (from earlier recording)  to CD, with audio enhancements.  26.08.10
• "Dear Colin, Thanks so much for the CD's - i've listened to them both and they're perfect - exactly what we wanted. Thanks also for sending them back to us so promptly, I was able to post Gen's CD to her in time for her birthday (today) and I know it will be a fantastic surprise for her to hear the voices of all her friends and family - recorded 14 years ago. I can't wait to hear from her! I have been very impressed with the service you have provided and really appreciate the effort you have put into transferring our dictaphone tapes. I will certainly recommend your service to friends and family and will no doubt be in touch again in the future with more transfer requests. Take Care Kind Regards Kate and growing bump! :-)"  Microcassette to CD 16.08.10
• "Colin, The CDs arrived today and are all working fine. I can’t thank you enough for your care and kindness in producing these CDs. Dad will be so delighted to hear the voices of his family (many of who have long since passed away). Thank you so much. The CDs are so professionally done. Have a very happy summer. With best wishes and warmest thanks, Helen."  Several ree-reel audio tapes run to DVD.  28.07.10
• "We have been very pleased with the quality of the work you have done for us as well as the service you have provided. Keep it up. Regards Derek"  Cassette to CD.  14.04.10
• "Hi.colin thanks for doing those betamax to dvd transfers and audio tape transfers I am very pleased with the results.ray"  Beta to DVD, cassette to CD.  31.03.10
• "I received my cd transferred from old audio tapes from over 40 years today. To hear families members from so long is very moving. I have been hesitating over getting the transfer done for nearly three months now, since the death of my mother. Having contacted Colin, however, I have been so pleased I have. I have been most impressed with the service Colin has provided, from the speed of reply (initial reply within two hours of my enquiry) (complete service completed within six days) to the quality of sound on the cds which is very clear. Colin has kept in touch at each stage of the process, which has been straightforward and professional. If you are looking for a top class, professional service, use video99."  Reel-reel tapes to CD.  27.02.10
• "Hello Colin, just received the discs ALREADY. Brilliant. The sound is really good. We are so pleased that you have managed to transfer our precious tape recordings of our children from 50 years ago, to discs. The reproduction is first class - better now than on the tape. Thank you such much. We would recommend you to any of our friends and acquaintances. An Excellent service. All the best from Angela and Peter"  Reel-reel tapes to CD.  25.02.10
• "Colin, Now we're cookin'... You was right all the way...very nice sound indeed!"  8-track to WAV files on computer, on out brand new 8-track player.  21.02.10
• "Colin. The audio CDs arrived today, and we are absolutely delighted with what you have achieved with tapes that hadn't seen daylight in so many years. The way you have made each track selectable with an index, and also the attractive colour front for the DVD case, is more than we expected. We whole-heartedly recommend you to any one seeking restoration work of a similar nature. Many thanks. Brian and Maureen"  Open reel tapes to CD and also put online for previewing.  14.02.10
• "Dear Colin I received the dvd safely this morning. It plays with very good reproduction on both my computer and dvd player. Thank you for an excellent service, and I shall certainly use your company again for my other casette tapes. Mary"  Actually it was CD not DVD, from a reel-to-reel audio tape.  08.10.09
• "Colin Many thanks for the return of the CDs which we are very pleased with. The service you provide is very efficient, professional and good value. We were particularly impressed that you took the trouble to upgrade the quality from the original recording, and would have no hesitation in recommending video99. Kind regards Julia"  A number of cassettes transferred to CD.  22.09.09.
• "You've been prompt, helpful and professional, and I certainly shan't hesitate to use you again if I need similar help. Very many thanks Cassie"  Microcassette telephone answering tapes transferred to CD.  08.09.09
• "You have shown that you not only cope with unusual technical problems but with odd personal quirks of your clients/customers  Reg." Audio cassette and DVDs with audio recordings, made up to a new edited DVD with Audio tracks.  27.08.09
• "Hi Colin, I’ve listened to the entire DVD now and am very pleased. It is great to be able to hear the sound of ‘Flying Scotsman’ that I recorded from the train I travelled on 40 years ago. I would certainly recommend your service as it is personal, quick and very good value for money. Kind regards Mike"  Reel-reel audio tape run to DVD-Rom WAV files, with digital noise reduction applied.  19.08.09.
• "Hi Colin The CDs arrived safely yesterday – and I played them through and was very impressed with the quality of the sound. It was wonderful to hear my old grandmother again.  I have found your service to be extremely professional and quick and would totally recommend you to my family & friends – in fact I am considering transferring the family movies..." Then later: "I just wanted to add to my feedback, that in addition to being extremely responsive and efficient, yr service is very good value for money – I am still getting quotes back from people that I contacted at the same time as I did you, and their prices are up to double your charges. Thanks once again! Carolien"  microcassette to CD, 17.07.09
• "Hi Colin, All is well! I have received the CD's so you can send the tapes back. Many thanks! Kind Regards Francis"  DAT to CD, with manual track splits inserted.  01.07.09
• "THANK YOU. You have done a great job. The sound, as you claim, is indeed easily as good as the original. A most professional job. In the not too distant future I shall have some more of the same for you to do for me."  Minidisc to CD with tracks split as per customer timings.  23.02.09.
• "Colin I received the disks today loud & clear - fantastic! The clarity of the recordings you have achieved took me back almost 50 years, to those distant Christmases with long gone relatives enjoying themselves. I had moist eyes from laughing, woeful musical ability and sentiment. I can listen to them again with ease, and pass them on to other members of the family for them to relive their own memories.  Thanks again. Peter"  Reel-to-reel tapes to CD.  18.02.09
• "Hi Colin CDs arrived this morning and working fine. Nice job. Many thanks Jack"  Betamax PCM-F1 studio audio tapes to CD.  24.12.08
• "Colin The CD arrived this morning. I am delighted. Many thanks. The service that you provide is outstanding in every respect. Mike"  Cassette to CD with audio restoration.  17.12.08
• "Video99 provided us with a fast, efficient and personal service at a modest cost. Highly recommended. Philip, Colchester".  Cassette to CD 02.12.08
• "Colin  Thanks for the CDs - I've listened to the first disk and it's everything I hoped for. It brings back memories of my father and the stories he told wonderfully.Beautifully presented too. I've recommended your service to another colleague!  Microcassette to CDs, provided in boxes with pictures provided by the customer, 27.11.08
• "Colin thanks very much for the 2 x CD's 1979. They are great Cheers, Kelly"  Cassette to CD.  07.11.08
• "Friendly, fast service and a good job well done.  Colin"  Minidisc to CD and DVD-Rom.  13.08.08.
• "Hi Colin, The CDs have arrived and the quality is indeed superb - thank you very much for that and also for titling the tracks. A very fast turnaround too - I didn't expect them so soon! Regards, Rob"  DAT to CD.  10.08.08.
• "Colin: The CDs just arrived, and I listened to part of the recording. As you said, it's far from perfect, but you have worked wonders on it, and my mother's voice came alive for me; it's very moving and I know will be much appreciated by the rest of my family. I am impressed with the entire process, which has taken very little time, and has been conducted by you with fairness and enthusiasm I don't often experience! Many thanks for this - it's very welcome. You can be sure that I will recommend you to others. With best wishes Les" Microcassette (telephone answering machine tapes) to CD.  11.07.08
• "Colin: I have received the 2 CDs and they are working fine on my equipment. This is excellent work and I am so impressed by how quickly you have done the Transfer from tape to CDs. I shall certainly recommend video99.co.uk to my friends: other places were going to take at least 2 weeks and I needed the cd to urgently. Once again, many, many thanks for your wondrous service. Kind regards, Sarah"  Cassette to CD.  28.05.08
• "It was a relief to find someone who could pick out the bits of the tape that were worth recording for posterity and dumping the rest - and at a very reasonable cost. I've done this before and ended up with a CD that wasn't selective and cost me much more!  Thanks again! Lorraine"  Reel-to-reel audio tape edited down to CD according to customer requirements.  11.05.08
• "Colin, Many thanks for the CDs, they are fine, everything I was hoping for is there. Best Regards Andy"  8-track cartridge to CD, 13.04.08
• "The CD is of a quality that i did not expect, you did a great job. many thanks for your services, rest assured that should i need further services of a similar nature in the future you will be the one i contact, Regards Bernard."  Cassette to CD 17.03.08
• "It was a pleasure working with you. You were very professional, fast and the service is excellent. I also appreciate how well you communicated with me throughout the process. I will definitely recommend your services. Joan. " DAT to CD 04.02.08
• "All sounds fine Colin good job. Chaz" Betamax PCM-F1 digital audio to CD. 13.02.08.

How to request an audio transfer.

To request an audio transfer,  please email me with your requirements and include your postal address.  Audio recordings require particular personal attention, just let me know of any requirements.  Usually I transfer to CD but options include transfer to computer file, minidisc tape and more.  We have a new and easy order page, just select what kind of tapes you have and supply your details.

Ideally can you ensure you send the tapes in a package which is sufficiently large and robust for me to use to send back your original tapes. Usually I will send the CDs to you ahead of returning your tapes, then when you've confirmed you are happy with the transfers, I will return your tapes. This way I can help you further if necessary - for example you can now see you want a different part of a tape transferred on its own or you want extra copies.  

We do NOT run audio to a computer sound card because this is not the highest quality.  Instead we always transfer to high quality digital audio equipment and take a digital transfer from there, to give you the very best sound quality.

Please read our Terms and Conditions, which form part of the agreement.

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