Cassette tape to CD in Manhattan, New York, NY

Audio Cassette Tape to CD transfer

Convert Audio cassette tape to Audio CD.

The equipment we use for your cassette to CD conversion.
Professional studio quality sound system*
(*Audio CD quality depends greatly on the original cassette tape's quality)

We use selected premium or professional quality audio CDs for audio digital conversion.
	Taiyo-Yuden Professional Grade CD-R (pure Japanese made, Pro grade CD-R)

Turn around time:
Copy a cassette to CD takes a day or an overnight.
Same day or a couple of hours Rush transfer service will be available at 100% extra fee ($31.90 per tape). Please ask us for availability.
Multiple tapes may take longer.

Note that all audio conversion will be processed here in Manhattan, New York City.
There is absolutely no chance that your tapes would be lost or damaged on transpiration.

Price:

Copy Cassette to CD - New Low Price.

Cassette to Audio CD or MP3 services

High Quality Audio Transfer
New Low Quantity Discounts

	New Low Prices (per tape)	Regular price (per tape)	Turn around time
50 and over	$9.95 each	$15.95 each	within a month
10 and over	$12.95 each	$15.95 each	within a week
5 and over	$13.95 each	$15.95 each	3 - 4 days
1-4 tapes	$15.95 each	$15.95 each	a day or two
More details on Quantity Discount

The price is per original tape, duration does not matter.
30 minutes , 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 120 minutes, same price per tape.

Up to 60 minutes cassette tape will be converted to one audio CD (side A & B will be on a single CD).
90 minutes and longer cassette tape will be transferred to a set of two discs.
(one CD for side A and another or side B) - the price is still the same ($15.95 for a set of two CDs).

For ex, a 60 minutes cassette tape will be converted to a single audio CD at $15.95.
A 90 minutes tape will be converted to a set of two CDs (side A & side B), still the price is the same, $15.95.

The price includes an audio CD (or CDs).
Your original cassette tape(s) will be returned.

An additional copy of the audio CD is $9.95.
For a 90 minutes and longer cassette tape, we will provide a set of two CDs for the price of $9.95.

For instance, if you have a 90 minutes tape (45 minutes each side), and you want two copies -
The first original a set of two CDs (one for side A and another for side B): $15.95
A set of copy: $9.95. Total $15.95 + $9.95 = $25.90 (plus tax).
You are getting total of 4 CDs (two of two-CD sets).

We can convert a cassette tape to MP3 file, instead of audio CD.
However, we strongly recommend audio CD over MP3 files, because:
1. an audio CD contains uncompressed, much bigger and better quality sound than compressed MP3 file.
2. whenever you need, you can change the audio CD to MP3 or AAC files in iTunes.

RUSH Cassette to CD transfer service will be available at double the price of $31.90 per tape.
Please ask us before bring the tape in at our store.

Notes:
1.	The audio CD made from your cassette tape can be played on regular CD player, Boom Box, as well as PC or Mac computer.
2.	Important - We don't cut tracks for each song. When a cassette tape has multiple songs, we can't cut tracks for each song. Side A will be a one track and side B will be another track on a CD. Note: DAT tape to CD conversion will have tracks as cut on the original DAT tape. However, DAT to CD transfer will NOT be eligible for quantity discounts.
3.	Audio CD is much better than MP3 and better solution for you. The digital music file on a CD is.cda, which is a shortcut of CD Audio. Unlike other portable audio formats such as MP3 or AAC, the CDA file (audio CD file) is an uncompressed big file. But the sound quality is far better than any other compressed music files. And once you have an audio CD, you can always make a MP3 or AAC audio file with iTunes or any other audio applications on your computer. You also can change the size of file and quality/size ratio by yourself. Once you have MP3 file, you can't make as good sound as audio CD anymore.
4.	We can give you MP3 file, instead of an audio CD at the same price, if you prefer.
5.	If you want to Edit the file, like cut trucks, you can do so with many free digital audio editor.

Micro cassette tape to CD transfer

Convert Microcassette tape to CD.

Micro cassette tape is the one used for phone answering machine, dictating machine and mini voice recorder.

Price
A low flat charge of $15.95 per tape.
Flat rate - no matter how long the micro cassette will be, the price is $15.95 per tape.
30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes - all the same price.
A longer than 60 minutes tape will be converted to a set of two audio CDs (side A & side B), but the price is still $15.95 per tape.
(with the price of $15.95, you are getting a set of two CDs for a 90 minutes or longer micro cassette tape)

Note:

Micro Cassette has two recording speeds.
A 60 minutes tape can be used for up to 2 hours recording using LP (long play) mode.

Microcassette recorder is not as accurate as regular cassette recorder.
(think about phone answering machine tape, dictating machine)
Therefore, generally speaking, the sound quality is not as good as regular cassettes.

Tune around time:
A micro cassette to CD copy takes a day or an over night.
Multiple tapes take longer.
Rush service (same day to a couple of hours ) will be available at $31.90 per tape (100 % up) depends on availability (please ask us).

Mini Cassette to CD

Mini Cassette tape is a small audio cassette tape made by Phillips
and sold under brand names of Philips, Norelco and Realistic.
The size is larger than micro cassette, but it looks very similar.
The Mini Cassette tape measures 2 3/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches (55 mm x 35 mm).
A micro cassette tape measures 2 x 1 1/4 (50 mm x 35 mm).

If you see Philips or Norelco brand, it must be Mini Cassette Tape.

Regular Cassette / Mini / Micro

Transfer Mini Cassette tape to CD

Price
Transferring a Mini Cassette tape to a CD is flat rate of $15.95 per tape.

Note:
1.	We only transfer normal speed tapes. If the tape is recorded in slow speed mode, we can't play it.
2.	Mini cassette recorder is not as accurate as regular cassette recorder. Therefore, generally speaking, the sound quality is not as good as regular cassettes.

Turn around time:
A mini cassette to CD copy takes one to two business day(s).
Multiple tapes may take longer.
Rush service (same day to a couple of hours ) will be available at $31.90 per tape, but
depends on availability (please ask us).

Digital Voice Recorder to CD

Digital Voice Recorder or Voice Recorder

Price
$29.95 for the first 60 minutes, $15.95 for each additional hour.

Turn around time:
Digital Voice Recorder to audio CD copy will take one to two business day(s).

Note: We don't cut tracks. All recordings will be on a CD as a single track.

DAT (Digital Audio Tape) to CD

We will transfer Digital Audio Tape (DAT) to audio CD at our New York Lab.

Equipment we use for DAT (Digital Audio Tape) to CD conversion at our Midtown, NYC Studio.

Price:
$15.95 per original DAT tape up to 70 minutes. $15.95 each additional 70 minutes.
(for ex, a 54 minutes DAT tape to a CD is $15.95, a 90 minutes DAT tape is $31.90
for a set of two CDs for the 90 minutes DAT tape)

Sorry but there is no quantity discounts.

Turn around Time:
A DAT tape to CD will take a day or two. More DAT tapes will take longer.

Notes:
1. We will digitally convert DAT tape to CD using Digital link in 44.1 kHz sampling mode.
2. There were many kinds of DAT formats back in '80s, we might not able to handle some DAT tapes.
3. DAT is also used for data back up. We are not offering any DAT data back up services.
4. When the original sampling rate is 48 kHz, we will adjust it to 44.1 kHz to fit audio CD specifications.
5. Tracks will be cut on an Audio CD according to the original DAT tape.

Audio Tape Copy ( Audio Tape dupe )

Audio cassette tape to Audio cassette tape copy
$15.95 per tape (up to 120 min).

DVD to MP3 (DVD Audio to MP3)
Convert DVD to MP3, Convert Video to MP3.

Disclaimer
Please respect Copy Right.
Under no circumstances, we will make soundtrack CD from commercially made DVD video.

We will make an audio CD (or MP3 files on a CD) from your DVD video.
In other word, we will take out audio part from your DVD video and make a music CD.

DVD to MP3 is a good idea for listening to a video taped lecture, party, wedding, class, meeting or testimony.

Audio CD can be played on boom box, CD player or PC/Mac computer.
The MP3 files can be listened to on iPod, iPhone or other MP3 players.

Price is $29.95 per DVD.

Cassette to CD, New York, NY Q&A

Contact us
	How can I send my tapes to you?
	How can I play audio CD?
	How can I play my cassette tapes on iPad, iPhone or iPod?
	Can you put a cassette tape to my iPod, iPad or iPhone?
	Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreement
	How long does it take to have my cassette tapes transferred to CD?
	Reel to reel tape transfer.
	Is there any charge for Blank tape?
	What format of music file am I getting on the CD?
	Can you convert to Mp3 file?
	My cassette tape is over 1 hour long.
	How long tape can be transferred on a single CD ?
	Will my original tape be returned to me?
	Can you transfer a copy protected cassette tape to CD?
	What audio CD brand you use?.
	Can you transfer multiple audio tapes on a single CD?
	Does the CD play on my CD player and Boom box ?
	Does the CD play on my PC/Mac, and iTumes?
	Can you convert a portion transfer from cassette to CD?
	Can I edit the music file you create on my PC or Mac?
	Additional CD copies
	iTunes shows weird CD title when I insert the audio CD.
	Is there any Regional code protection on the audio CD ?
	Can you "print" from a cassette tape? - Transcription service -

How can I play audio CD?

You can play audio CD and enjoy music in many ways:
1. PC or Mac - you can just insert the CD.
2. DVD player - most DVD player plays audio CDs too, you can use FF, Next or Skip functions.
3. Boom Box, CD Walkman, CD player.

How to enjoy on iPad, iPod or iPhone - please see next.

How can I play the audio CD on iPad, iPhone or iPod?

The audio CD that we created from you cassette tape can be handled as a regular music CD.
When the music CD is inserted, iTunes will automatically open and start playing.

You can import the songs to iTunes library and synchronize it with your iPad, iPod and iPhone.

Can you put a cassette tape in to my iPod, iPad or iPhone?

Unfortunately we can't, because it has to be done through your iTunes on your computer.
Apple treats iPod(or iPad, iPhone) as a player, not an archive device.

However, once your cassette tape is converted to an audio CD, transferring it to iPod is very easy thing to do.
Here is how to do it:
Put an audio CD into your computer (PC or Mac) > open iTunes > import disk > synchronize iTunes with your iPod, iPad or iPhone.

To learn more about transferring an audio CD through iTunes, please go to Apple's tutorial site.

How long does it take to have my cassette tape converted to CD?

We are pretty quick in general.
Because all cassette transfer work is processed in-house at our New York lab,
a simple tape to a CD transfer will be ready in a day or two..

Same day or a couple of hours RUSH service might be available with 50% price up
Please contact us with your particular needs.

Multiple tapes take longer.

Reel to Reel Tape to CD

We don't offer Reel to reel tape to CD conversion services.

Is there any charge for a Blank tape?

No.
There is no charge for a blank tape.

What format of music file am I getting on the CD?

.cda file, which is a music audio CD format.
Music CD(.cda) is huge in file size but comes with much better sound quality, compared to MP3 or AAC.

You can easily turn it into MP3 or AAC file by a drag and drop into iTunes.

Can you convert to Mp3 file?

Yes, we convert your cassette tape to Mp3 file(s), however, we don't recommend Mp3 files.
Because .cda files on an audio CD are uncompressed full quality audio files, which reproduces the very best music quality.
Mp3 or AAC is a compressed compact version of the .cda file, because audio CD is too big for Mp3 players and for the Internet.

Also you can change the audio CD to Mp3 or AAC very easily by yourself.
You insert the audio CD to your PC or Mac, then open iTunes.
In the iTunes, go to CD, right click a file or go Edit, and change to Mp3.

How long cassette tape can be transferred to a CD?

60 minutes.
A longer than 60 minutes tape will be converted to two audio CDs (side A & side B).
The price is still $15.95 per tape, not per audio CD.

Will my original cassette tape be returned to me?

Absolutely Yes.

I am concerned about my tape's privacy and confidentiality.

We respect your privacy and confidentiality seriously.
Being in photo business since 1971, no other companies are better than us to keep customers' information tight.
-1. Most jobs are processed in-house by experienced professional technicians.
-2. The technician will only watch your tape what is necessary for quality control.
-3. Once a work is done, all temporary files will be deleted from our system.

To put it in writing, we have our Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement Form ready for you.
You can download the form, type in your (company) name and address, and print two copies.
Sign and date both, then bring the forms with your work.
We will sign them both and return one copy for you.

Do you convert copy protected cassette to CD?

Absolutely not.

What kind of CD brand you use for my job?

We are using 3 brands for your audio tape conversion.
	Maxell Music CD (very good quality for digital audio sound)
	Taiyo-Yuden Professional Grade CD-R (pure Japanese made, Pro grade CD-R)

Can you transfer multiple cassette tapes on to a single CD?

No, we don't offer any editing services.

Will the audio CD you create play on my CD player (and a Boom box)?

Yes.
It's a regular music CD anyway.

Will the CD you create play on my PC or Mac?

Yes, it will work on your computer if your PC/Mac has a CD/DV drive.
It will work with Windows Media Player and iTunes.

Can you transfer a portion of my tape to CD?

No. We do not offer any editing services.
We will transfer whatever on the tape to a CD as a whole.

Can I get multiple copies of the DVD you create?

Of course Yes.

An extra CD is $9.95 each.

Is there any Regional code protection on the CD?

No.
No such regional code nor PAL/NTSC TV systems with audio CD.

How can I edit the audio CD?

If you want to cut or trim a portion of an audio file, mark tracks of each song, or enhance audio quality, you can do it from the audio CD in 2 steps:
1.	First, you will change the audio CD to editable file format, like MP3 or AAC. This can be done easily by inserting an audio CD into your PC or Mac and open iTunes( free from Apple). In the iTunes, go to the CD, select the file then change it to MP3 by right click or from Edit menu.
2.	Edit the MP3 or AAC file by an audio edit software. You can download one of these free audio editing software, and start editing as you like. Or before downloading software, check your computer first, chances are that you have an audio editing software installed on your computer already. If you don't have any music editing application in your system, and not sure which free software to download, Audacity might be a good start. Many people are happy with this software both on PC or Mac. If you don't mind paying for the software, AVS is a good choice.

iTunes shows weird CD title when I insert the audio CD in.

Depends on your iTunes preference setting, you might see a strange music CD title pops up when you insert an audio CD.
The music album tile has nothing to do with the audio CD nor you've never heard of.
iTunes tries to give a Heavy Metal Music title to my grandparent's interview CD.
Not only that, next you insert the same audio CD, you will get a different music title.

It is a annoying function for a private made CD.

This happens only when your iTunes' s "Automatically retrieve music name from internet" option is checked.
There is nothing we can do to prevent it.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the audio CD we made.

To solve this problem -
You can change the name to whatever you like by selecting the track > File > Get info > info.
or
You can disable this function by going Edit > Preference > General > un-check this option.

Transcription service - Can you make "print" from cassette tape?

Unfortunately we are not offering transcription services.
Please Google search with "Transcription service, your area"

Other questions?

Please contact us with your question.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY Submitting film, print, slide, digital file or tape to this firm for processing, an order constitutes an AGREEMENT by you that any damages or loss by our company, subsidiary, or agent, even though due to negligence or other fault of our company, subsidiary or agent, will only entitle you to credit for a like amount of future processing by us. Except for such consideration, the acceptance is without other warranty or liability, and recovery for any incidental or consequential damages is excluded.
Our firm is not responsible for any material left over 14 business days. All the prices quoted are subject change without notice.

Audio Cassette to CD
in Manhattan, New York, NY.
Mini & Micro Cassette to CD.

Transfer Cassette tape to CD

Digitize your cassette collection before it gets too late.

Also, think about Converting your video library on to a small hard drive - ask us how.

Audio Cassette Tape to CD transfer

Convert Audio cassette tape to Audio CD.

Cassette to Audio CD or MP3 services

Micro cassette tape to CD transfer

Convert Microcassette tape to CD.

Mini Cassette to CD

Transfer Mini Cassette tape to CD

Digital Voice Recorder to CD

DAT (Digital Audio Tape) to CD

Audio Tape Copy ( Audio Tape dupe )

DVD to MP3 (DVD Audio to MP3)
Convert DVD to MP3, Convert Video to MP3.

Cassette to CD, New York, NY Q&A

Audio Cassette to CD in Manhattan, New York, NY. Mini & Micro Cassette to CD.

Transfer Cassette tape to CD

Digitize your cassette collection before it gets too late.

Also, think about Converting your video library on to a small hard drive - ask us how.

Audio Cassette Tape to CD transfer

Convert Audio cassette tape to Audio CD.

Cassette to Audio CD or MP3 services

Micro cassette tape to CD transfer

Convert Microcassette tape to CD.

Mini Cassette to CD

Transfer Mini Cassette tape to CD

Digital Voice Recorder to CD

DAT (Digital Audio Tape) to CD

Audio Tape Copy ( Audio Tape dupe )

DVD to MP3 (DVD Audio to MP3) Convert DVD to MP3, Convert Video to MP3.

Cassette to CD, New York, NY Q&A

Audio Cassette to CD
in Manhattan, New York, NY.
Mini & Micro Cassette to CD.

DVD to MP3 (DVD Audio to MP3)
Convert DVD to MP3, Convert Video to MP3.