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.
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
Reel-to-reel audio domestic half-track (mono) and quarter-track (stereo or mono)
tapes, up to 7" spools at both
3.75 and 7.5 inch/second speeds at £18 per hour. Lower speeds can also be
handled if necessary.
Minidisc
MD minidisc to CD including LP2 and LP4 at £12 per hour. Transfer to CD
or computer can be carried out in a pure digital data stream for the best possible results.
Cassette
Cassette (Compact Cassette) to CD or computer (including Dolby B and Dolby C recordings) at
£12 per hour, utilising a three-head dual capstan cassette deck of outstanding
performance.
Digital Compact Cassette DCC
Digital Compact Cassette DCC to CD or computer transfers now also available, starting at
£12 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)
DAT Digital Audio Tape (32kHz, 44kHz and 48kHz recordings). DAT to CD or
computer at
£15 per tape. Transfer to CD can be carried out in a pure digital data
stream for the best possible results.
Microcassette and Mini Cassette
Microcassettes are usually used as dictation machine / answerphone tapes, I can
run Microcassette to CD at both 1.2 and 2.4 speeds. I can also run
Minicassette (Mini Cassette) to CD, usually these tapes are used in professional dictation
equipment. Both cost just £12 per hour.
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 format 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 £20 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, with and without Dolby B noise reduction to suit your
recordings. Priced at £20 per tape.
What I don't do
I don't generally vinyl to CD transfers and would would recommend Record
Restorations who specialise in these. There are limitations on certain
forms of studio recording on open reel tape, and I don't do all PCM video
recording formats
"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.
If you have any questions, just email
me and I'll reply promptly. Also see the video99.co.uk Questions
and Answers (FAQ) All material on
this web site is copyright www.video99.co.uk
and www.colin99.co.uk though trade
marks remain with the manufacturers.
Microcassette (left) and Minicassette (right) tapes are very similar and often
confused.
me and I'll reply promptly. Also see the video99.co.uk Questions
and Answers (FAQ) All material on
this web site is copyright www.video99.co.uk
and www.colin99.co.uk though trade
marks remain with the manufacturers.