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AUDIO TRANSFER & DIGITIZATION

Bring Old Voices and Recordings Back to Life

A photograph can show you what someone looked like. An old recording can let you hear their voice again.

Memory Fortress provides professional audio transfer and digitization for cassettes, microcassettes, reel-to-reel tapes and vinyl records.

Your recordings are handled in-house by our own team and returned with digital files your family can listen to, save and share again.

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Not sure what kind of recording you have? Call 678-579-2249 . A real person will help you figure it out.
Reel-to-reel tape and cassette recordings converted to digital audio on a tablet
Completed In-House
Your recordings stay with our own team.
Nationwide Service
Ship your recordings to us from anywhere in the U.S.
Originals Returned
Your tapes, reels and records come back to you.
Real People You Can Call
Questions about an unusual format? We answer the phone.
OLD AUDIO, MODERN FILES

What Audio Formats Can We Digitize?

Not sure what kind of recording you have? That is completely normal. These are some of the audio formats customers bring or ship to us most often.

Standard audio cassette tapes
AUDIO TAPE
Cassette Tapes
Standard audio cassettes were widely used for family recordings, interviews, music, spoken messages and other personal audio.
Micro cassette tapes
SMALL-FORMAT TAPE
Microcassettes
Much smaller than a standard cassette, microcassettes were commonly used in handheld recorders for interviews, meetings, notes and personal messages.
Audio Reels
OPEN-REEL AUDIO
Reel-to-Reel Tape
Reel-to-reel audio typically uses brown magnetic tape wound onto open reels in several different sizes. Family recordings, music and performances are common.
Vinyl Records
VINYL & RECORDS
33, 45 & 78 RPM Records
We transfer 33, 45 and 78 RPM records to digital audio so you can listen without relying on the original record or a turntable.
Still not sure what you have? Call 678-579-2249 or contact us . A photo is often all we need to help identify an unusual format.
EASY TO ENJOY AGAIN

How You Receive Your Audio

We convert your older recordings into easy-to-use digital audio so you can listen again, make copies and share with family.

USB Flash Drive
Your recordings can be delivered on a USB flash drive as digital MP3 files, making them easy to store, copy and play on many computers and compatible devices.
Digital Download
We can also provide your recordings as digital MP3 files through a convenient download, giving you an easy way to access and share them with family members.
Audio CD
Prefer a traditional listening format? Audio CD delivery is also available for customers who want a physical disc they can play in standard CD players.
Not sure which delivery option is best? We are happy to help you choose the easiest format for listening, storing and sharing your recordings.
MORE THAN JUST OLD TAPE

Some Recordings Cannot Be Recreated

Old audio often holds things that photographs cannot: the sound of a parent’s voice, a child singing, a family interview, a wedding toast, a church service or a performance that happened only once.

Once those recordings are digitized, they become much easier to hear again, copy, organize and share with the people who will value them most.

The recordings families send us often include:
  • Parents or grandparents telling family stories
  • Children speaking or singing when they were young
  • Weddings, anniversaries and family gatherings
  • School concerts, recitals and performances
  • Church services, sermons and community events
  • Personal messages recorded decades ago
  • Original music and one-of-a-kind recordings
A photograph preserves a face. A recording can preserve a voice.
SIMPLE FROM START TO FINISH

How Audio Transfer Works

You do not need to know the technical details. Send us your recordings, and our team handles the process from intake through delivery.

1
Start Your Order
Tell us what kind of recordings you have. If you are not sure, estimates and descriptions are fine to get started.
2
Ship or Bring Them In
Ship your recordings to us with tracking, or bring them to our Atlanta location. Once they arrive, our team checks them in.
3
We Digitize & Review
Your recordings are transferred in-house, converted to modern audio files and reviewed before your project is completed.
4
Listen Again
Your originals come back to you along with your new audio, ready to listen to, copy, organize and share.
CLEAR AUDIO PRICING

Audio Transfer Pricing

Most audio projects are priced by tape, record or reel, with simple delivery options for your finished recordings.

Cassettes & Microcassettes
$45
Per cassette or microcassette transferred to digital audio.
Vinyl Records
$45
Per 33, 45 or 78 RPM record transferred to digital audio.
Reel-to-Reel Audio
$55
Includes the first hour of audio. Additional time is $20 per hour.
Delivery Options
Digital Download: $10
USB Flash Drive: $20
Audio CD: $15 each
Have an unusual recording or a large collection? Call 678-579-2249 and we will help you determine the best way to handle it.
NOT EVERYTHING ARRIVES PERFECT

Damaged or Unusual Recordings?

Older audio can arrive with broken shells, loose tape, damaged reels or formats that are difficult to identify. Do not assume a recording is lost just because it looks rough.

Damaged Tapes May Still Be Recoverable
Some cassette and reel-to-reel problems can be repaired or stabilized well enough for transfer. We evaluate the recording first and let you know if additional work may be needed.
Not Sure What You Have?
That is completely normal. If you have an unusual tape, reel, record or recorder format, send us a photo or give us a call and we will help identify it before you place your order.
Questions about a damaged or unusual recording? Call 678-579-2249 or contact us .
A QUICK NOTE ABOUT COMMERCIAL RECORDINGS

Personal Recordings Are Usually the Best Fit

Most of the audio we digitize consists of family recordings, interviews, personal messages, performances and other one-of-a-kind material.

Commercially released music and other copyrighted recordings may be subject to copyright restrictions. If you are unsure whether we can transfer a particular recording, please contact us or call 678-579-2249 .

QUESTIONS ARE NORMAL

Audio Transfer FAQs

You do not need to understand old audio formats before getting started. Here are answers to some of the questions customers ask us most often.

What audio formats can you digitize?
We digitize standard audio cassettes, microcassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, and 33, 45 and 78 RPM records. If you have something unusual and are not sure what it is, send us a photo or give us a call.
What kind of digital files will I receive?
Most digital delivery is provided as MP3 files. Those files can be placed on a USB flash drive or provided by digital download. Audio CD delivery is also available for customers who prefer a traditional physical disc.
Do I get my original tapes, reels and records back?
Yes. Your original recordings are returned to you when your project is complete, along with the digital delivery method you selected.
Can you work with damaged tapes?
In some cases, yes. Broken cassette shells, loose tape, damaged reels and other issues may sometimes be repairable or stabilizable well enough for transfer. We evaluate the item first and let you know if additional work may be needed.
Do I need to know exactly what kind of recording I have?
No. Many customers are not sure what format they have, especially with older reels and small cassette formats. A photo, description or quick phone call is often enough for us to help identify it.
How long does audio transfer take?
Turnaround depends on the type, condition and quantity of recordings in your project. Larger collections and damaged or unusual formats may take longer. We can give you a better estimate once we know what you have.
Can I ship my recordings to you?
Yes. Most Memory Fortress customers ship their materials to us. We recommend sturdy packaging and a major carrier with tracking. Once your recordings arrive, they are checked in and handled by our in-house team.
Can I bring my recordings to you in person?
Yes. Local customers are welcome to bring their recordings to our Atlanta location at 2250 North Druid Hills Road NE, Suite 128, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Can you transfer commercially released music?
Commercially released music and other copyrighted material may be subject to copyright restrictions. Personal recordings, family interviews, original performances and other one-of-a-kind recordings are generally the best fit. If you are unsure, contact us before sending the item.
SHIP IT OR BRING IT IN

Two Easy Ways to Get Your Recordings to Us

Most customers ship their recordings to Memory Fortress, while Atlanta-area customers can bring them directly to our location.

NATIONWIDE SERVICE
Ship Your Recordings to Us
Customers across the country ship cassettes, reels, records and other family media to Memory Fortress every year.

Pack your recordings securely in a sturdy box, include your contact information inside, and use a major carrier with tracking.

Once your package arrives, our team checks it in and keeps the work in-house through completion.

Your originals are returned when the project is complete.
ATLANTA WALK-IN SERVICE
Prefer to Bring Them in Person?
Local customers are welcome to bring recordings directly to our Atlanta location.

You do not need to identify every format before you arrive. Bring what you have and we can help you sort through it.

Memory Fortress
2250 North Druid Hills Road NE
Suite 128
Atlanta, GA 30329

Call 678-579-2249 if you have questions before coming in.
Not sure whether to ship or bring your recordings in? Call 678-579-2249 and we will help you decide what is easiest.
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Hear Those Voices Again

Old recordings can hold voices, stories and moments your family may never be able to recreate. We can help bring them back into your life in a format that is easy to listen to, save and share.
You do not need to know the format, count every recording or have everything organized before you begin.
Start My Audio Order See Audio Pricing Contact Us
Prefer to talk? Call 678-579-2249 . A real person will answer.