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CD cases, labels and inserts | Transfer and Level One CD’s will be supplied in regular or slim jewel cases. The CD label will contain the artist’s name, and list of songs on a simple background. The case insert will contain the artist’s name, a list of the songs and times. |
Level Two and Three CD’s will include a scan of the LP’s front cover on the CD case front, label side one on the CD and label side two on the CD insert. Please see sample CD labels page. | |
custom compilations, we can include your own copy or artwork on the label and/or insert if you wish. Please contact us for more details. | |
handling charge | There will be a $ 2.00 handling charge on all orders which are shipped out. This does not apply to orders which are picked up. |
shipping charges | Shipping charges will be added to the order – where applicable. please see our postage and shipping page |
packaging | If your original package did not survive the trip to our facility, we will have to ship your original records and finished restorations back to you in a new package. There will be an added charge of $ 4.00 for the new packaging. |
taxes | Manitoba residents must add 5% GST and 8% PST to above prices. Other Canadian customers must add the 5% GST only. |
restoration type | description |
straight transfer (copy) | On LP’s, 12 inch singles and 45’s a dry cleaning – using a carbon fibre brush is performed. 78’s are brush cleaned and examined for type to determine proper equalization. They are eq’d and transferred without further processing. CD is checked before shipment. The CD tracks are marked for easy selection (indexed) and the CD cover includes the Artist name and song list. This service is recommended for records that are in mint shape – or people who wish an un-altered version of the disk for further editing at a later date. This is a very economical way to transfer your music with good results. |
record restoration level 1 | On LP’s, 12 inch singles and 45’s, level 1 includes a VPI wet vacuum cleaning. A light level of automated noise removal is performed. This will remove light pops, crackles as well as hiss. On 78’s the cleaning is more aggressive – and wet cleaning is performed where possible. This provides a better sounding, less distorted transfer. |
This service is recommended for records that are in very good shape which will become part of your CD playback collection. Tracks are marked (indexed) for easy selection. The CD is normalized. The CD is checked before shipment. The original record is returned in a new inner sleeve. | |
record restoration level 2 | On LP’s, 12 inch singles and 45’s, level 2 includes a VPI wet vacuum cleaning. A more vigorous level of automated noise removal is performed. Some manual noise removal is used – as required. This may include removal of pops, crackles, hum, hiss, DC offset and other surface noise. On 78’s the cleaning is still more aggressive – and wet cleaning is performed where possible. This provides a better sounding, less distorted transfer. |
This service is recommended for records that are in slightly used shape which will become part of your CD collection. Tracks are marked for easy selection (indexing). The CD is normalized. The CD is checked before shipment. The original record is returned in a new inner and outer sleeve. | |
record restoration level 3 | On LP’s, 12 inch singles and 45’s level 3 includes a wet vacuum cleaning. A manual inspection of each track is performed. The amount of noise reduction and processing is then determined individually and applied separately to each track. This may include removal of pops, crackles, hum, hiss, DC offset and other surface noise. This is performed on badly damaged records that need to be restored no matter how much work is required to provide a useable sound. This will remove most pops, crackles, hum and hiss. On 78’s the cleaning is still more aggressive – and wet cleaning is performed where possible. This provides a better sounding, less distorted transfer. This service is recommended for records that are in fairly used shape which are required for performance groups or other professional or semi professional companies. Tracks are marked for easy selection (indexing). The CD is normalized. The CD is checked before shipment. The original record is returned in a new inner and outer sleeve. |
straight tape transfer | Straight transfer performed. CD is checked before shipment. This is a very economical way to transfer the tape if no further processing is required. |
tape restoration level 1 | Includes noise reduction. Tracks are marked for easy selection (indexing). CD is normalized. CD is checked before shipment. |
tape restoration level 2 | Includes level 1 plus compression/limiting and other processing as required. |
tape restoration level 3 | Includes level 2 plus re-equalization. On open reel tapes – up to three tape splices are included, if necessary, at no extra charge. Tracks are individually analyzed and processing is performed as required for each track. |
straight digital transfer | Straight transfer performed. CD is normalized – if so required. CD is checked before shipment. |
digital restoration level 1 | Tracks are marked for easy selection (indexing) – if so required. Includes noise reduction – as required. CD is normalized – if so required. CD is checked before shipment. |
digital restoration level 2 | Includes level 1 plus compression/limiting as required. |
digital restoration level 3 | Includes level 2 plus re-equalization as required. Tracks are individually analyzed and processing is performed as required for each track. |