Audio restoration at Audacious Arts includes removal of hiss, hum, clicks, rumble, crackle, environmental and mechanical noise, such as air conditioners, computer fans, drive motors, etc. Media deteriorates over time and charged particles gradually lose their charge. Noise gradually increases. On analog recordings, this results in increased hiss, which eventually drowns out the recorded signal. On digital recordings, this can result in loud pops and crackling. We can eliminate or dramatically reduce these kinds of noise, restoring your recordings, and returning them to you on CD.

The process varies somewhat depending on the needs of each project, but it usually involves the following steps:

• Assessment of original media to determine its condition.
• Transfer to hard disk at 24-bit, 96khz.
• Evaluation and analysis of audio.
• Selected software and hardware tools are used to process audio, removing noise and enhancing if necessary.
• Restored audio burnt to CD or CD-ROM
• CD(s) shipped to you along with original media.

We are equipped to handle most common types of media, including cassette, DAT, VHS, CD, 1/4" 2-track reel, and vinyl records. We have access to additional equipment to work with other formats, if necessary. If your project is in an unusual format, contact us before sending it.

Fees are billed in 20-minute increments. Each 20 minutes of audio is $50.00. So, restoring a 40-minute recording would cost $100.00; a 60-minute recording would cost $150.00. Charges for shipping and insurance vary.

UPS is our preferred shipper. Always insure your packages. Send them to:

Audacious Arts
3195 Dowlen Rd.
Suite 101, #333
Beaumont, TX 77706
USA

To pay with a credit or debit card or by electronic check, click here to request an estimate and invoice. Or enclose a check or money order in your package, when you ship it. If you have questions, click here to email us, or call 1.800.947.4020.