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Old 1st June 2007   #1
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Transferring 2" multi-tracks to digital in NYC

I'm looking for some suggestions for someone/studio to handle the cost-effective transfer of many (maybe as many as two dozen) 2" multitrack masters (30 ips) to 24-bit 96 digital in the New York area. This sort of project could be done bit by bit (no pun intended) over time, on a studio's down time (or unbooked hours, in any case.) The tapes date from 1986 to 1995, and have tones, specs, and track sheets. I know this is not strictly a mastering query, but this forum seem appropriate. I'm aware of Sonicraft, but for this particular self-financed, archival project, they are out of my price range. I also have a few 1/2" CD (2-track) masters that I would like transferred as well. Thus, I'm looking for suggestions.
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I'll do the 1/2" trasnfers if you'd like but Sonicraft for 2" is the way to go. No one has both great repro analog and also conversion anywhere near that quality for less money. I just dont think it will work out. If you're not in a hurry you can pay Steve @ Sonicraft over time ... support your local engineer!

Your tapes are safe for a long time if you take care of them.
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Well technically I was right, as Sonicraft makes the most accurate transfers ... his MM1200s with Flux heads and RTZ electronics are super flat.

But if you can't afford or dont need that level of service then it's nice to see there are other options.
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Thanks to everyone who offered advice and/or suggestions and/or contacted me directly.

I have delivered 35 reels of 2" and 41 reels of 1/4" and 1/2" to Dubway Studios (New York) who will be doing the transfer to Pro Tools (and baking as necessary).

This is more or less what it will sound like as they listen:
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