CD PRODUCTION - Prices & Conditions

Prices (CDN$):

Commercially Recorded LP's and tapes:

  1. Straight transcription of the LP or tape to CD (no noise reduction): $40
  2. Noise reduction processing: $40/hr
  3. Reproduction of cover art as a CD jewel box insert: $10

Commercially Recorded singles (33 1/3, 45 &/or 78 rpm):

  1. Recording each single: $4
  2. Noise reduction processing: $40/hr
  3. Compiling and producing each CD (10 or fewer singles): $10
  4. Reproduction of any desired cover art as CD jewel box insert: $10/CD

Home-made recordings:

  1. Conversion of each recording to a digital format: $40/hr
  2. Noise reduction processing: $40/hr
  3. Compiling and producing each original CD (72 min or less): $10
  4. Each copy of an original CD: $6

Conditions and Considerations:

     The formats I can most readily accept at this time for conversion to the digital realm are as follows:
  1. LP's (33 1/3 rpm)
  2. 45 rpm - singles or extended play
  3. 78 rpm - shellac and acetate singles
  4. Cassette tapes
  5. Reel-to-reel tapes - 1/4 inch, 4-track stereo and 2-track stereo or mono, up to 10 1/2" reels
     Other formats may be possible. Please - get in touch and we'll discuss your situation.

     You can improve the quality of the sound of your records by cleaning them thoroughly before bringing them to me for conversion into a digital format.
     For cleaning vinyl records, a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol (70% by Vol.) and distilled water will work well. The alcohol, being water soluble and somewhat volatile, leaves little or no residue.
     Dampen a soft, clean washcloth with the alcohol solution and wipe each record with a circular motion, following the grooves. Rinse the cloth often with water, remoisten with alcohol solution and continue. Replace the alcohol mixture when needed.
     Try not to get the labels wet.
     After cleaning, dry the record thoroughly. Patting it with a soft, clean towel will reduce the amount of residue. Completely air-drying it will decrease the possibility of mold forming while it is sitting idle in your collection.
     The shellac of old 78's should never come in contact with alcohol. Instead, wash them in water with a small amount of a mild detergent, such as Ivory, and rinse well.
     Acetate recordings will tolerate neither alcohol nor water. They should be cleaned, and rinsed, with an organic solvent. Lighter fluid is the liquid of choice. Some collectors use mineral spirits, but others maintain that this can leave an unacceptable residue. In either case, you will want to work in a well-ventilated area.

     Intellectual property rights being what they are, if you want me to produce a CD from a commercial record or tape, you will receive in return your original copy of the recording and one CD. Multiple CD's will be made from a recording only if you can demonstrate either that the copyright for the recorded material has lapsed into the public domain, or, as in the case of home recordings, that the material belongs to you.


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