Audio Reel to Digital
Description
Heirloom's audio reel to digital service makes it easy to preserve priceless reel-to-reel audio recordings before they deteriorate. We professionally digitize open reel audio tapes of all common sizes into 128 kbps MP3 digital audio files, making them easy to listen to, download, organize, and share.
We digitize 3-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch, and oversize audio reels, with oversize including any reel larger than 7 inches in diameter.
Whether you're sending audio reels, cassette tapes, records, photographs, slides, negatives, videotapes, or other media, simply send everything together. Heirloom specialists carefully inspect every item, identify exactly what you've sent, verify it can be digitized, and prepare a detailed, itemized quote.
There is no counting, measuring, or guesswork—and no obligation. During our free inspection, Heirloom specialists identify the size and condition of every reel before emailing you a detailed, no-obligation quote. We begin digitizing only after you've approved the quote and submitted payment.
Why Use an Audio Reel to Digital Service?
Reel-to-reel tapes often contain irreplaceable family recordings, interviews, music, sermons, oral histories, and business recordings. Over time, magnetic tape deteriorates, playback machines become increasingly difficult to find, and every playback increases the risk of damage. Professional digitization preserves these recordings before they're permanently lost.
Why Choose Heirloom?
Most audio digitization companies expect you to identify your tape format and estimate reel sizes before placing an order.
Heirloom doesn't.
Simply send your recordings, and Heirloom specialists will:
- Identify every type of media you send
- Classify every reel size
- Inspect every reel for damage
- Verify every tape can be digitized
- Prepare a detailed, itemized quote
- Answer any questions before work begins
Only after you've reviewed and approved your quote do we begin digitizing your recordings.
What types of audio reel tapes does Heirloom digitize?
Heirloom digitizes all sizes of open-reel audio tape, including home recordings, interviews, music, and archival reels. Each reel is inspected and played back using the correct equipment for safe, accurate capture.
How are audio reels priced for digitization?
Audio reels are priced based on the diameter of the reel: 3", 5", 7", and oversize. You don’t need to measure—Heirloom identifies reel size during inspection and applies the correct pricing.
How are tracks handled when a reel has multiple recordings?
Each track on each reel is delivered as its own separate MP3 digital audio file. This makes recordings easy to listen to, organize, and share without mixing or merging content.
What digital format will my audio reels be delivered in?
Digitized audio is delivered as MP3 files at 128 kbps, a widely supported format that balances sound quality with easy playback and sharing across modern devices.
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How It Works
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Ship Your Media
Ship or drop-off your media to our digitizing center.
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Approve Quote
We send your quote via email; You approve, we work.
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We Deliver
Receive your new files, Cloud account, & old media.
Invoice for services sent after quote approval. Service guaranteed complete under 2 weeks, with average wait time only a few days.







